Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Türkiye’s indigenous telecommunications satellite, Turksat 6A, will launch next month via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Expanding coverage to India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the satellite will increase Türkiye’s reach from 3.5 billion to over 5 billion people, covering more than 65% of the world’s population.
Libya’s Telecommunications Holding Company and Italian Post have agreed to enhance Libyan postal services, focusing on postal, logistical, and digital financial services, and training personnel. An executive cooperation agreement will establish joint working teams for initiatives and projects.
Yahsat awarded a $1.1 billion contract to Airbus to build geostationary satellites Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5, launching in 2027 and 2028. These satellites will enhance UAE’s satellite communications and support digital transformation. Airbus will design, manufacture, and provide ground control components.
Telecommunications subscriptions in the UAE rose to 27.09 million by March’s end, with mobile subscriptions at 78.1%, active mobile users at 21.15 million, and broadband internet and fixed-line services also seeing significant growth.
Bangladesh will install a fourth underwater cable by 2028 and a fifth by 2033 to meet growing bandwidth needs. Internet users have surged to 12.9 million, with internet density at 75.12%. Reduced internet costs have boosted IT sector employment and web-based business opportunities.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and MEDI TELECOM have partnered to expand network coverage in Morocco, enhancing connectivity and services. This collaboration supports the Digital Morocco Plan 2021-2025 and benefits international businesses with improved connectivity options and innovative services.
BNET has launched a project to transition all copper internet networks in Bahrain to ultra-high-speed fiber networks. This initiative aims to migrate all copper customers to fiber, enhancing internet speeds and reliability for individuals and businesses, and aligning with Bahrain’s Sixth National Telecommunications Plan (NTP6).
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for Starlink to provide satellite internet services. Final approval is pending a formal public consultation process, with details to be published tomorrow, as announced by Technology State Minister Kanaka Herath.
Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has joined One Consortium, a global organization combating telecommunications fraud. As a voting member, ZOI will help develop solutions and standards to enhance trust in international communications, supporting over 55 million customers across the Middle East and contributing to global industry advancements.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Medi Telecom, part of the Orange Group, to expand network coverage in Morocco. This partnership enables Liquid to be the sole supplier of its digital services, providing Medi Telecom access to Liquid’s extensive connectivity network and innovative cloud and cybersecurity solutions.