Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
Commvault has appointed Dr. Mazen Abduljabbar as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia to strengthen its leadership in data protection and cyber resilience amid the Kingdom’s accelerating digital transformation.
Telecom Egypt has named Tamer El Mahdi as its new CEO, succeeding Mohamed Nasr. Backed by three decades of global telecom and technology leadership, El Mahdi will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on digital transformation, customer experience, and expanding Telecom Egypt’s regional influence.
Macquarie Telecom has appointed Mike King as National Director of Sales to strengthen its position as a leading MSP in connectivity, cloud, and cyber. With over 20 years’ experience, King returns to Macquarie to drive growth, positioning it as a challenger to underperforming large telcos.
Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, has been elected Chairman of the Global Satellite Operators Association, becoming the first Emirati to hold the role. With over 20 years of experience, he brings proven leadership in satellite communications, advancing global collaboration while reinforcing the UAE’s growing influence in the space sector.