Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Grameenphone won ‘Most Sustainable Telecommunication Company of the Year’ at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2025 for advancing digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development in Bangladesh. Key efforts include digital literacy programs, renewable energy use, and youth upskilling partnerships.
Oman has completed the phased shutdown of all 3G networks, reallocating frequencies to enhance 4G and 5G coverage to 99% and 90%, respectively. The transition improves service quality, supports IoT expansion, and delivers significant energy savings, positioning Oman as a leader in telecom modernization.
Zain KSA and Huawei launched the Riyadh Antenna Platform, featuring a compact cylindrical design that reduces wind load and integrates multiple antenna arrays for improved coverage. Backed by recent spectrum acquisition, the platform enhances network efficiency and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Orange Egypt has launched 5G services across key governorates, responding to the surging demand for faster internet driven by digital learning, remote work, and content streaming. With a 15-year license secured in 2024, Orange’s 5G rollout promises faster speeds, higher capacity, and enhanced connectivity, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and positioning the company as a regional technology leader.
Huawei champions 5G-Advanced as a platform for AI-powered experiences, enabling new business models and industry transformation.
Algérie Télécom is actively engaging visitors at the 56th FIA with product showcases, robotics workshops for youth, and on-site sales with a raffle, highlighting its leadership in telecom and commitment to community and innovation.
e& UAE has set a world record by achieving a 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network using FR1 band aggregation and uplink 3Tx technology, fully compliant with 3GPP Release 17. This milestone advances 5G-Advanced capabilities, empowering applications like 8K video uploads, cloud gaming, and smart homes with unprecedented speed and low latency. It reinforces the UAE’s position as a global tech leader driving next-generation digital innovation.
Vodafone Egypt has launched nationwide 5G services, providing ultra-fast, reliable connectivity to consumers and businesses. Featuring innovative technology like the Adaptive Interference Free system, Vodafone’s rollout supports sectors from gaming to healthcare and aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030 digital goals. The company offers 5G access to all customers at no extra cost, with plans for rapid coverage expansion.
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait have partnered to pilot Kuwait’s first cloud-native Open RAN deployment, utilizing advanced virtualized software to deliver 5G Standalone sites. This project marks a significant step toward network agility and scalability, supporting a wider Open RAN rollout across the Zain Group’s Middle East and North Africa operations.
Robi Axiata launches free, round-the-clock online medical consultations for Hajj roaming pack users via the ‘Shukhee’ platform, supporting Bangla and English consultations. The service, a first in Bangladesh’s telecom sector, enhances pilgrim care and includes real-time location tracking through the Deen app.