Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EBRD will provide up to €190 million to modernise Tunisia’s telecom infrastructure, fund 5G and fibre expansion, and connect the country to the MEDUSA submarine cable. Backed by EU guarantees and grants, the development-linked loan supports Tunisie Telecom’s transformation and positions Tunisia as a Mediterranean digital hub.
Algeria plans to lay the foundation for a new submarine cable to strengthen international connectivity and improve internet speeds. The project complements expanding fibre optic coverage, now nearing three million subscribers, and aligns with national efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and data sovereignty.
Bangladesh has taken a major step toward its first private submarine cable network after the BPCS Consortium signed an SLTE supply agreement with Nokia. The project aims to boost international bandwidth capacity, reduce reliance on terrestrial links via India, enhance cybersecurity, and support long-term internet affordability and digital growth.
Etihad Salam has partnered with AFR-IX Telecom to connect Saudi Arabia to the Medusa Submarine Cable System via Aqaba, Jordan. The deal establishes Saudi Arabia as a key interconnection hub between Europe, Africa, and Asia, enhancing digital capacity and supporting Vision 2030 goals. The 8,760 km Medusa cable delivers up to 480 Tbps of bandwidth, enabling faster, more resilient data transfer across continents.
Libya’s telecom company LITC joined the announcement of the Medusa Submarine Cable’s arrival in Marseille, marking a milestone in linking Europe and North Africa. The 8,700 km project positions Libya as a future digital hub connecting Africa to Europe through secure, high-speed communications.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in Maldives, uniting top telecom providers to advance the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The initiative will boost global connectivity, provide Maldives with direct international access, and drive the nation’s digital and economic transformation.
Dhiraagu hosted the SEA-ME-WE 6 Global Consortium Meeting in the Maldives, where leading telecom providers reviewed progress on the submarine cable project linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. The project will provide faster internet, strengthen Maldives’ digital infrastructure, and support broader regional economic growth.
A €49 million submarine cable will link Morocco to Spain’s Canary Islands by 2028, enhancing Europe-Africa digital connectivity. Led by Islalink and Canalink, it will improve redundancy, internet quality, and tech infrastructure, supporting both regions’ ambitions as strategic telecommunications hubs.
Nokia is supplying technology for the 8,700 km Medusa submarine cable connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The project will boost regional broadband, reduce costs, and enable 5G and AI growth, with service expected by 2026.
Nokia will supply cutting-edge tech for the Medusa submarine cable, a €342 million project connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The cable will improve regional connectivity and support advanced digital services like 5G and AI.