Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority is actively dismantling illegal wireless networks to protect telecom stability, prevent interference, and safeguard user data, emphasizing strict enforcement and regulatory compliance.
Egypt’s NTI has launched a four-month Telecom Network Security training track under the Digital Egypt Youth – HireReady initiative, equipping recent engineering and computing graduates with practical cybersecurity skills for legacy and next-gen telecom systems. Applications close July 4, with training starting July 19, 2025.
stc has achieved 100% compliance with the GSMA’s signalling security guidelines, making it one of the few telecom operators globally to do so. In partnership with Enea, stc has implemented robust security measures to protect its network from data leaks, unauthorized tracking, and communication interception.
Cybersecurity breaches in telecom organisations have surged, with AI and Gen AI playing a significant role in both the attacks and the defense strategies. Telecom companies are integrating these technologies into their cybersecurity plans to better detect, prevent, and respond to evolving threats in real time.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Muscat has issued a warning about fraudulent SMS messages impersonating banks to steal money. TRA advises customers to avoid interacting with suspicious messages, report them immediately, and take steps like blocking suspicious senders on WhatsApp to protect against fraud.
Tunisia has enforced stricter regulations requiring telecom operators to deactivate unidentified SIM cards until they are linked to valid identification. These measures aim to enhance cybersecurity and combat financial fraud, ensuring proper subscriber identification and protecting users.
Tunisia is taking decisive action to enhance telecommunications security by mandating the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Communication Technologies and the National Telecommunications Authority, requires all SIM cards to be linked to verified identities, reflecting a continent-wide trend towards stricter SIM card regulations.