Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson has launched its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, deepening its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by fostering innovation, collaboration, and advanced digital infrastructure. The company continues to strengthen partnerships with key Saudi telecom operators and research institutions to drive technological leadership in the Middle East and Africa.
Blacknut has teamed up with Radian Arc, GCG.games, and Asiacell to launch its cloud gaming platform in Iraq, leveraging local telecom infrastructure and GPU technology to provide high-performance gaming experiences to over 19 million Asiacell subscribers.
Ericsson has expanded its graduate recruitment and university partnerships as it opens its regional headquarters in Riyadh, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by developing local talent and driving innovation in 5G, IoT, and digital sustainability projects. The company’s ecosystem-focused approach aims to build inclusive, forward-looking digital infrastructure in the Kingdom and broader MENA region.
Ncell will introduce the 971 mobile number prefix by July 31, 2025, following NTA’s approval to address exhaustion of existing number ranges. The move supports growing demand and digital service integration, urging stakeholders to update their systems accordingly.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun invited Elon Musk to Beirut after Musk expressed interest in Lebanon’s telecom sector. Discussions around Starlink satellite internet highlight hopes for improving Lebanon’s unstable telecom infrastructure amid financial and reconstruction challenges.
Taghreed Abdulfattah Al Lawati resigns from Omantel with her last day set for August 25, 2025. The Board thanked her for her service and will soon disclose her successor or interim caretaker.
Qatar’s CRA is actively engaging in the ITU Council 2025 as an observer, emphasizing the nation’s strategic involvement in global ICT policy and governance. Leading the delegation, CRA is preparing to host the prominent ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha in 2026, showcasing Qatar’s commitment to advancing telecommunications and digital innovation on the world stage.
Kuwait is reinforcing its telecommunications infrastructure amid escalating regional tensions between the Zionist entity and Iran. Government bodies and telecom operators are coordinating closely to ensure service continuity, implement alternative data routing, and safeguard digital government services against potential disruptions.
Oman’s TRA has rolled out a new regulatory framework for telecom retail tariffs, superseding the 2016 regulation. The update focuses on fostering competitive pricing and transparency in the telecommunications market to better serve consumers and support sector growth.
The Syrian government is negotiating with leading Gulf telecom companies Zein, Etisalat, Saudi Telecom, and Ooredoo to execute a $300 million fibre optic expansion project. This initiative aims to modernize Syria’s digital infrastructure, boost internet connectivity, and stimulate economic development through enhanced telecommunications networks.