Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kazakhstan has launched a new telecommunications corridor connecting Central Asia to the UAE, enhancing digital transit capacity, reducing latency, and strengthening cross-border connectivity. The initiative supports the Digital Silk Road vision while positioning Kazakhstan as a strategic hub for international data traffic and regional digital infrastructure growth.
Oman’s TRA stresses the necessity of following technical wiring standards tailored to building types to ensure reliable telecom services and support smart home technologies. Proper internal infrastructure is key to the nation’s digital transformation and improving user connectivity experiences.
Arab Developers Holding (ADH) and e& Business have partnered to enhance the telecommunications infrastructure in Egypt’s Nyoum Assiut and Nyoum Mostakbal projects. The collaboration will provide Triple Play services, including high-speed internet, IPTV, and fixed-line telephony, contributing to Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the development of smart cities.
Kuwait’s CITRA reported an internet disruption due to an outage in the “Falcon” submarine cable owned by GCX. The authority is coordinating with GCX and local ISPs to repair the issue and reroute traffic through alternative cables to maintain service.
Bahrain has advanced to 18th globally in the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index, thanks to its strengthened telecommunications infrastructure. The Kingdom also ranked 10th in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index, marking significant progress in its digital transformation journey.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened the 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi to improve internet access in Nigeria. This initiative, announced in Lagos, aims to address capacity issues with current Wi-Fi bands and support high-speed, advanced applications.
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association has identified a severe shortage of mobile network towers as a significant barrier to reliable service. With only 40% of the necessary infrastructure built, the country faces frequent disruptions, emphasizing the need for urgent investment and better sector coordination.
Gilat Telecom collaborates with Novelsat to expand and enhance broadband services across Africa, using advanced satellite modem technology to increase network capacity and reach.