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
Orange MEA’s agreement with CAF enables mobile-only access to selected Africa Cup of Nations matches via its Max it app across 13 Sub-Saharan African markets. The deal reflects a broader push toward mobile-centric content distribution while reinforcing Orange’s long-standing association with African football and regional fan engagement.
The successful hollow-core fibre trial demonstrates how advanced fibre technologies can deliver significant latency improvements and higher performance for modern networks. By validating the technology in live field conditions, e& UAE and ZTT have taken an important step toward enabling faster, more efficient connectivity for data centres, cloud platforms, and emerging digital services across the UAE.
e& UAE has upgraded its EMIX IP transit backbone to 400G with Cisco, boosting capacity, reducing latency, and improving network efficiency. The AI-driven, automated upgrade supports fast-growing data traffic, cloud interconnects, and emerging AI workloads, with plans to extend 400G capabilities across international EMIX locations.
e& UAE has become the first operator in the region to deploy 4-Carrier Aggregation on a live 5.5G network, combining FDD and TDD spectrum to deliver consistent multi-gigabit speeds. The milestone strengthens network capacity, improves real-world performance, and accelerates mass adoption of 5G-Advanced services across the UAE.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched a new eSIM solution for IoT devices, enabling enterprises to deploy, manage, and scale connected operations globally. Offering multi-network access, GSMA-compliant security, centralized management, and coverage across more than 600 networks, the solution supports secure, cost-efficient, and scalable IoT deployments across industries.
Mobily’s new “Ever Closer” platform marks a strategic brand evolution, blending Saudi cultural insight with large-scale storytelling. Developed with FP7 McCann Riyadh, the campaign celebrates human connection while signaling Mobily’s shift from a traditional telecom operator to a future-ready technology, media, and telecom player aligned with Vision 2030.
Nepal Telecom has grown its GSM, mobile broadband, and FTTH user base, serving over 15.8 million customers nationwide. Strong 4G adoption, expanding fiber coverage across all districts, and plans for 5G rollout are reinforcing NTC’s leadership in Nepal’s telecom market.
Ooredoo Tunisia has been named “Customer Service of the Year 2026” for the seventh consecutive time, recognizing its excellence across consumer and business telecom services. The award, based on independent mystery shopper evaluations, reflects sustained investment in people, digital tools, and high-quality customer experiences.
Pakistan is nearing the launch of 5G services as the PTA finalizes preparations for a spectrum auction expected before Ramazan. With the Information Memorandum due shortly and the auction potentially scheduled for mid-February, the move is seen as a key milestone in advancing digital connectivity, innovation, and next-generation services across the country.
Vodafone Qatar is serving as a strategic partner for Tattoo Doha 2025, providing free public Wi-Fi and dedicated connectivity services for organisers and performers. The partnership ensures seamless digital support throughout the international military music and marching festival at Katara Cultural Village.