Riyaaz Rasheed Appointed CEO of Sri Lanka Telecom, Effective January 2026
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has announced the appointment of M. Riyaaz Rasheed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective…
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Maroc Telecom Rebrands with Bold Red Identity and Appoints Yassine Bounou as Brand Ambassador
Maroc Telecom has unveiled a new red visual identity and appointed football star Yassine Bounou as brand ambassador. The rebrand aligns with Digital Morocco 2030 and the 5G rollout, reflecting the company’s renewed commitment to innovation, national pride, and advancing Morocco’s digital transformation.
Sri Lanka Telecom Appoints Industry Veteran Riyaaz Rasheed as New CEO
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. A telecom veteran with 29 years of experience across Millicom, Etisalat, and Hutchison, Rasheed has also held senior leadership roles at Robi Axiata Bangladesh and Hayleys Group Sri Lanka. His appointment is expected to drive SLT’s growth and innovation as the company advances its digital transformation agenda.
MoneyHash Appoints Abdullah Khayat as Country Director to Lead Expansion in Saudi Arabia
MoneyHash has appointed Abdullah Khayat as Country Director and General Manager for Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in its regional expansion. Backed by over a decade of experience across fintech, government, and enterprise sectors, Khayat will lead MoneyHash’s operations and partnerships as Saudi Arabia accelerates its transition to a cashless economy under Vision 2030. The move underscores MoneyHash’s commitment to driving payment innovation and digital transformation across one of the MENA region’s fastest-growing markets.
Telenor Pakistan Appoints Bilal Javed Bhatti as New Chief Business Officer
Telenor Pakistan has appointed Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer. A 20-year industry veteran, Bhatti has led digital, sales, and fintech initiatives within the company, underscoring Telenor’s commitment to local leadership and innovation-driven growth.
Axis Communications Appoints Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa
Axis Communications has appointed Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa. With over 20 years of leadership experience at Honeywell, Logitech, and Johnson Controls, she will spearhead Axis’s regional growth, partnerships, and inclusion initiatives across the MEA region.
Board of TASC Towers Appoints Kamil Hilali as Chief Executive Officer
Kuwait — October 2025: The Board of TASC Towers Holding (“TASC”) has appointed Kamil Hilali as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Iyad Mazhar, who will remain a shareholder and board member to continue supporting the company’s strategic growth.
Faisal Al Jalahma Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Umniah
Faisal Al Jalahma has been named Interim CEO of Umniah while continuing as Chief Human Resources Officer at Beyon. With 19 years of telecom experience, he has led major digital transformations and will guide Umniah’s next phase of growth under the unified Beyon brand.
Sri Lanka Unveils National Cyber Security Operations Centre and Cyber Protection Strategy 2025–2029
Sri Lanka has inaugurated its National Cyber Security Operations Centre and rolled out the Cyber Protection Strategy 2025–2029 to strengthen digital defenses, protect critical infrastructure, and promote cyber awareness nationwide. The initiative enhances 24/7 threat monitoring and national response capabilities.
Commvault Appoints Dr Mazen Abduljabbar as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia
Commvault has appointed Dr Mazen Abduljabbar as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia to lead growth and strengthen cyber resilience efforts. With extensive leadership experience at Alstom and Siemens, he will drive Commvault’s mission to empower Saudi enterprises with advanced data protection solutions.