Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt has completed a record $3.5 billion spectrum allocation, expanding mobile network capacity to support 5G readiness, digital services growth, and long-term telecommunications sector development as part of its national digital transformation agenda.
stc has secured a SAR 3 billion Silklink project in Syria to deploy fiber infrastructure, data centers, and submarine cable landing stations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting advanced digital services while expanding its cross-border infrastructure strategy.
Telenor Pakistan has completed a full migration of its prepaid and postpaid subscriber base to a cloud-native charging and billing system, improving resilience, scalability, and digital service capabilities while strengthening its core infrastructure to support faster innovation and future network evolution across its nationwide operations.
TDRA confirmed that importing telecom devices into the UAE requires a customs clearance permit to ensure legal and safe entry. The regulator urged businesses and individuals to review guidelines on its website or call 80012, as part of efforts to prevent unauthorized and potentially risky equipment from entering the country.
Muscat will host the Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference on February 2–3, highlighting fibre’s role in AI-ready infrastructure, 5G, and data centres. The event aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and offers investors and telecom entrepreneurs opportunities in hyperscale data, open-access fibre, and smart connectivity.
Nepal Telecom invited applications for 80 permanent roles across 12 job categories from Junior Technician to Deputy Manager. Candidates can apply online by February 19, with late submissions accepted until February 26 for double fees, as the operator strengthens its technical and managerial workforce.
Morocco’s mobile subscriptions exceeded 66.1 million by September 2025, pushing penetration to 166%. Internet users rose to 43.4 million with penetration reaching 117.9%. Growth slowed compared to 2024 but continues to reflect strong telecom and internet adoption across the country.
Zain Kuwait earns ‘Best Telecom’ and ‘Most Innovative Telecom’ awards for 2025, recognizing its leadership in 5G-Advanced deployment, AI-driven network operations, Open RAN trials, and digital transformation initiatives that enhance infrastructure performance, customer experience, and support Kuwait’s digital economy ambitions.
Coordination between Yemen’s Civil Service Ministry, the Public Telecommunications Corporation, and Yemen Mobile focused on updating employee data in the central database and improving institutional alignment to enhance service quality and support national development.
Iraq has suspended its national 5G project after a dispute between the CMC and the Ministry of Communications over implementation and exclusivity. The move follows a €6 million deal with Vodafone and pauses plans to launch a state-backed 5G operator backed by public institutions.