Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka has officially launched commercial 5G services, with Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel activating networks after the completion of the country’s 5G spectrum auction. The rollout marks a major milestone following years of trials, unlocking new opportunities for high-speed connectivity, enterprise applications, and nationwide digital transformation.
Egypt’s telecom regulator has warned of rising smartphone hacking attempts linked to unknown international calls and suspicious messages. The NTRA urged users to avoid answering unfamiliar calls, refrain from opening unknown links, and strengthen app security to protect personal data from cyber threats.
Telecom operators in Malaysia and Bangladesh are reinforcing emergency communications through partnerships with humanitarian agencies. CelcomDigi is supporting flood relief with connectivity, alerts, and on-the-ground aid, while Edotco Bangladesh is collaborating with the Red Crescent to strengthen disaster preparedness, early warnings, and network resilience in climate-vulnerable communities.
Oman’s Ministry of Labour clarified that Ooredoo offered affected employees a voluntary resignation package with 24 months of full salary, accepted by 114 staff. The Ministry is coordinating with regulators, unions, and management to resolve the issue and safeguard workers’ rights through dialogue.
Vodafone Qatar’s executive team visited key network sites to reinforce safety standards, engage frontline teams, and review critical operational controls. The initiative highlights the company’s focus on employee wellbeing, proactive safety culture, and the link between safe execution and reliable national connectivity.
Oman’s telecommunications sector recorded strong growth through October 2025, with rising mobile, broadband, fiber, and IoT subscriptions driving digital transformation. Rapid expansion in machine-to-machine services and fiber connectivity highlights shifting demand, while declining legacy technologies signal continued network modernisation across the Sultanate.
Iran’s participation in WTDC-25 supports its goal of expanding international cooperation in telecom and digital innovation. The conference provides a platform to shape global ICT policy while advancing collaboration in cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and digital development across the region.
Qatar’s CRA has introduced updated regulations for radio communications sites, merging previous frameworks into one guideline to boost 5G rollout, promote infrastructure sharing, and ensure safety compliance in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Qatar’s CRA has launched a unified regulatory framework for mobile network site construction and sharing, streamlining approvals, mandating infrastructure sharing, and enhancing safety standards to accelerate 5G deployment and sustainable digital infrastructure.