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 Egypt, in partnership with mnGm, has launched the country’s first digital gold trading service via mobile wallets, allowing customers to invest in gold seamlessly through the My Orange app. The move reinforces the telecom’s leadership in Egypt’s digital finance landscape.
Nepal Telecom has announced a tender for a new IPTV and OTT platform to replace its current revenue-sharing model with Kalash and VNPT. The state-backed operator plans to independently manage IPTV services, improve channel offerings, and support SVOD and AVOD while ensuring seamless migration for existing subscribers.
Nepal Telecom has suspended its CRBT service due to technical issues, with restoration efforts underway. The company apologized to subscribers, who remain divided on the service’s value, highlighting both its popularity and past criticism as a forced add-on.
Nepal Telecom has extended 4G internet and mobile services to Lamjung’s remote villages, improving connectivity for residents and enabling advances in education, healthcare, and local business. The initiative marks a major step toward inclusive digital development in rural Nepal.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed Africa’s first Solar-on-Tower solution in Ethiopia, enabling telecom sites to run four hours on solar daily and cut diesel use by 40%. The innovation addresses urban space limits and paves the way for greener, low-carbon telecom networks across Africa.
Kuwait Airways and stc Kuwait have signed a cooperation protocol to integrate digital services across telecom and aviation. The agreement covers joint customer offerings, tech collaborations with Oracle, marketing initiatives, and CSR projects, aiming to enhance service quality and regional leadership.
du has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council to provide women entrepreneurs with telecom solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership aims to empower women-led businesses, remove digital barriers, and promote innovation, marking du’s first entry into Abu Dhabi’s SME sector.
OnMobile and Vodafone Qatar have launched Buzzmo, an AI-powered, telco-centric communication platform that enables real-time personalization and omnichannel engagement. Serving 800+ enterprises, Buzzmo enhances customer experience, accelerates campaign delivery, and strengthens Vodafone Qatar’s enterprise leadership in the region’s digital economy.
e& UAE outperformed rivals in the Opensignal 2025 report, won 12 of 13 national awards, and set a world record 5G uplink speed of 600Mbps. It launched the UAE’s first enterprise 5G slicing, partnered with Ericsson to expand 5G RAN, and continues to power the UAE’s global leadership in digital transformation under Vision 2031.
Robi has launched international roaming in 70 countries, purchasable in local currency, with nine flexible packages. Travellers can activate plans through mobile apps, avoiding foreign SIMs and currency. The move is expected to enhance convenience, improve service quality, and boost government revenue.