Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The partnership marks one of the first deployments of network-level child protection services in the regional telecom market, with plans for a phased rollout across GCC markets during 2026. The initiative reflects a broader shift toward embedding safety and trust features directly within connectivity services as digital usage continues to expand among younger users.
The partnership reflects broader industry trends toward verified communications and identity-based engagement models as enterprises seek to improve customer experience while addressing rising risks associated with fraud and unsolicited communications.
Zong and Samsung have partnered to promote 5G-ready smartphone adoption in Pakistan through bundled offers, trade-in programmes, and integrated retail and digital channels ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch, supporting broader digital ecosystem growth and future 5G readiness.
TELUS Health has partnered with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services to deploy AI-driven employee wellbeing solutions in the UAE, expanding the company’s global digital health strategy and strengthening its presence in the Middle East’s growing AI healthcare technology market.
Zain KSA reported SAR 604 million in net profit for 2025, with revenues rising nearly 6% year-on-year and dividends proposed at SAR 0.50 per share, reflecting steady financial performance amid ongoing growth in Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector.
Omantel has launched Otech as a unified technology platform combining cloud, data centres, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation, strengthen sovereign digital infrastructure, and support the country’s Vision 2040 digital economy ambitions.
Jawwal reported strong financial performance for 2025, with revenues rising 18.4% and net profit increasing 24.6%, driven by fiber expansion, business service growth, and digital transformation initiatives despite challenging operating conditions.
Nepal Telecom reported a nearly 13% profit decline despite modest operating income growth, as rising OTT service usage continues to reduce traditional telecom revenues, pushing the operator to focus on data services, broadband expansion, and new digital business models to remain competitive.
Huawei and Axian Telecom have signed an MoU to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem through cooperation in connectivity, digital finance, and AI-driven network operations, supporting infrastructure modernisation, service expansion, and inclusive digital growth across regional markets.
T964 and Nokia have partnered to modernise Iraq’s digital infrastructure through enterprise networks, data centres, international fibre connectivity, and FTTH expansion, positioning the country as a regional data corridor while supporting digital transformation and broader economic growth.