Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
EBRD has approved up to €190 million in development-linked financing for Tunisie Telecom to accelerate 5G rollout, expand fibre connectivity to 200,000 homes, modernise core networks, and connect to the Medusa submarine cable. The package includes EU grants and marks Tunisia’s first non-sovereign public-sector financing since 2012.
EBRD will provide up to €190 million to modernise Tunisia’s telecom infrastructure, fund 5G and fibre expansion, and connect the country to the MEDUSA submarine cable. Backed by EU guarantees and grants, the development-linked loan supports Tunisie Telecom’s transformation and positions Tunisia as a Mediterranean digital hub.
Tunisie Telecom marks 30 years as a cornerstone of Tunisia’s national and international connectivity, evolving from traditional telephony to advanced digital infrastructure. Its expansion of fibre networks, data centres, and submarine cables has supported digital inclusion and economic development nationwide.
Tunisia-based VB SMART is helping SME manufacturers digitise shop-floor operations through an IoT-enabled platform that unifies machines, people, and tasks. With early traction in North Africa, the startup is preparing to expand into Europe and West Africa.
Tunisie Telecom held its first “TT Family Day,” bringing employees and their families together to strengthen well-being and internal cohesion. Through creative workshops, entertainment, and intergenerational activities, the initiative reinforced the link between family life and professional stability while promoting a positive and motivating workplace culture.
Tunisie Telecom has launched “The Gift of Supporters,” a nationwide campaign using football passion to promote blood donation. In partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Center, the initiative encourages citizens to turn sporting unity into a life-saving civic act, supporting hospitals and strengthening social solidarity across Tunisia.
Huawei and Tunisia’s Al-Khawarizmi Computing Center hosted a seminar in Tunis to advance smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports over 450 institutions through a cloud platform and uses AI-powered medical imaging to enhance healthcare delivery, reinforcing Tunisia’s digital transformation efforts.
Ooredoo Tunisia has been named “Customer Service of the Year 2026” for the seventh consecutive time, recognizing its excellence across consumer and business telecom services. The award, based on independent mystery shopper evaluations, reflects sustained investment in people, digital tools, and high-quality customer experiences.
Huawei and Tunisia’s CCK held a seminar in Tunis to promote smart education and telemedicine. The partnership supports a cloud platform serving hundreds of institutions and universities, while AI-driven medical imaging applications are enhancing telemedicine efficiency and digital healthcare delivery.
The Council of Europe participated in the AI-Forward Summit 2025 in Tunis, where Daniel Pap presented the AI Framework Convention and HUDERIA tool. The event enhanced regional dialogue on responsible AI governance, focusing on human rights, democratic values, and practical risk assessment approaches across the AI lifecycle.