Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Robi Axiata appointed telecom veteran Ziad Shatara as its new CEO starting September 1, with acting CEO M Riyaaz Rasheed transitioning back to CFO. Ziad’s extensive global experience in telecom leadership and transformation equips him to drive Robi’s next chapter of innovation and growth.
Sabina Maskey steps in as the acting head of Nepal Telecom amid a corruption investigation targeting the former leadership and associated foreign entities. The move aims to restore governance and accountability within the state-owned telecom company.
Vodacom Group has appointed Mohamed Abdallah as CEO of its International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, uniting operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania under his leadership. This move supports Vodacom’s Vision 2030 by driving growth and operational excellence across key African markets.
Vodacom Group has appointed Mohamed Abdallah as CEO of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt. Expanding his current role, Mohamed will oversee operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania under a unified leadership structure. This move supports Vodacom’s Vision 2030 growth strategy and operational simplification. Mohamed succeeds Diego Gutierrez, who stepped down after seven years leading international business.
UiPath has appointed Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional Vice President and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Based in Riyadh, she will lead growth and customer success initiatives amid increasing AI automation adoption across the Gulf. With extensive experience and a strong regional track record, Al-Alsheikh’s leadership supports the Gulf’s Vision 2030 goals of innovation, sustainable growth, and gender inclusion.
Mohamed Abdallah expands his role from Vodafone Egypt CEO to lead Vodacom’s International Markets, overseeing operations in DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania, unifying leadership to accelerate digital inclusion and growth across Africa.
Sara Al-Alsheikh named UiPath Regional VP and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, to drive AI automation adoption aligned with Vision 2030 goals in government, banking, and oil and gas sectors.
Yasir Azman becomes the first Bangladeshi CEO of Grameenphone, taking charge amid regulatory challenges and legal disputes over unpaid dues. He succeeds Michael Foley, who led digital transformation and record growth. Azman commits to driving innovation aligned with Digital Bangladesh goals.
Mastercard appoints Saud Swar as country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Levant, strengthening regional leadership. Swar brings 17+ years of financial services experience, including senior roles at American Express, to drive digital economy growth and partnerships.
Orange Group has announced a leadership reshuffle, appointing Yasser Shaker as Executive Vice President and CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA), effective July 1, 2025. This strategic move reflects Orange’s focus on accelerating regional growth, leveraging Shaker’s extensive experience to lead the company’s Middle East and Africa operations.