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
PTCL has submitted the Telenor Pakistan–Ufone merger to the telecom regulator, triggering a formal review of competition, spectrum, and consumer impact. PTA’s assessment is expected within two months, followed by SECP and court approvals. The deal aims to strengthen PTCL’s mobile business and reshape Pakistan’s telecom landscape.
stc Kuwait won two major honors at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2025 for corporate governance and compliance leadership. The recognition highlights its robust governance framework, ethical culture, and sector-leading approach to risk, transparency, and regulatory alignment, reinforcing stc’s position as a trusted digital leader in Kuwait’s telecom sector.
Vodafone Egypt says any price increases will be tied to rising fuel and electricity costs, pending regulator approval. All operators have submitted tariff requests as operating expenses climb. Despite pressures, Vodafone posted 46 percent revenue growth in 2025 and plans continued investment in networks, digital services, and local device manufacturing.
Telenor’s exits from Pakistan and Thailand leave Bangladesh and Malaysia as its last Asian strongholds. For the first time, senior executives have acknowledged that Grameenphone could be part of future deals, even as they reaffirm “business as usual.” The shift reflects a broader strategy to reduce exposure outside core Nordic markets.
Gulf Edge and Google Cloud are transforming Thai telco AIS into an AI-native enterprise using Gemini Enterprise, creating an agentic AI platform across operations and customer touchpoints. The model will scale across Gulf Group, supported by a new AI Center of Excellence, positioning Thailand for large-scale enterprise AI adoption.
Pakistan and the UAE agreed to deepen cooperation in investment, trade, and telecom, with PTCL and Etisalat’s future plans central to talks. Ishaq Dar pushed for early resolution of legacy issues to unlock UAE investment. Parallel diplomacy with Iran reinforced Pakistan’s regional engagement.
This agreement brings US engineering expertise into Libya’s telecom sector, targeting infrastructure upgrades and 5G deployment. The partnership aims to modernize national networks, transfer technical know-how, and improve service quality, positioning Libya’s communications sector for future growth and digital resilience.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has given mobile operators one week to submit plans to cut data prices, warning of intervention if costs remain high. While operators cite inflation and FX pressures, the government has ordered relief for consumers as public frustration grows.
India has crossed 400 million 5G users in just three years, becoming the world’s second-largest 5G market. With 85% population coverage, rapid rural growth, and home-grown network stacks, the country is redefining scale, speed, and digital self-reliance.
Oman’s mobile market has been reshaped by 5G investment, regulatory reform, and Vodafone’s entry. Network coverage now exceeds 90%, speeds have doubled, and global rankings improved. Omantel and Ooredoo lead performance, while Vodafone drives competition through digital-first pricing, supported by pro-investment regulation.