Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
King Mohammed VI has appointed General Abdellah Boutrik as head of Morocco’s DGSSI, strengthening the nation’s cyber defence capabilities. The move underscores digital security as a top national priority, with Boutrik tasked to lead an updated cybersecurity strategy amid rising attacks and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Vodafone Egypt appointed Ayman El-Saadany as Chief External Affairs Officer and Rasha Hamdy as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 1. Both join the Executive Committee, reinforcing leadership continuity and strengthening governance, external engagement, and digital transformation efforts in line with Vodafone’s long-term strategy.
Orange Tunisie has appointed Stéphane Varret as Managing Director, succeeding Thierry Millet. With two decades of experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Varret brings strong expertise in finance, infrastructure, and digital transformation, reinforcing Orange Tunisia’s focus on innovation and high-speed service development.
MTN has appointed Ferdi Moolman as CEO of MTN South Africa, with Yolanda Cuba as deputy CEO, while Charles Molapisi returns as GCTIO. The reshuffle also sees Mazen Mroue focus on fibre and data centres, as MTN sharpens strategy for growth and efficiency across Africa.
Engineer Md Mamunur Rashid, a veteran telecom professional, has been appointed as BTCL’s Managing Director. With decades of service and international exposure, he brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience to the role.
NetApp names Saeed Al-Zahrani General Manager for Saudi Arabia, driving data infrastructure growth and supporting the Kingdom’s digital and AI transformation.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
Augusta Spinelli has been appointed Regional President of SAP EMEA, leading operations across 89 countries. With 30+ years’ experience and prior leadership roles at SAP, she aims to accelerate digital transformation and customer value through AI-first strategies.
NetApp has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia to drive local strategy and partnerships, supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation. Al-Zahrani brings extensive leadership experience and will focus on sectors like energy and healthcare to build intelligent data infrastructure.
Saoud Hamad Al Riyami has been confirmed as CEO of Ooredoo Oman starting August 2025. Having served as Acting CEO since February, he brings over 20 years of telecom experience and leadership roles within Ooredoo, alongside academic credentials from Sultan Qaboos University and ILM.