e& Posts Record $19.85bn Revenue as Profits Jump 33.6%
The Board has appointed Masood M Sharif Mahmood, currently CEO of e& UAE, to succeed Dowidar as Group CEO effective April 1, while also continuing in his UAE leadership role.
The Board has appointed Masood M Sharif Mahmood, currently CEO of e& UAE, to succeed Dowidar as Group CEO effective April 1, while also continuing in his UAE leadership role.
PTCL reported 12 percent revenue growth in 2025, with operating profit surging and Ufone significantly narrowing losses. Flash Fiber and digital services drove expansion, while the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan marked a major consolidation milestone. Enterprise, cloud, and wholesale segments also delivered strong performance across domestic and international markets.
e& posted record 2025 results with revenues up 23.1% to $19.85bn and net profit rising 33.6% to $3.92bn, alongside strong subscriber growth and a higher dividend payout, while announcing a leadership transition effective April 1.
Robi Axiata posted a record Tk 9.37bn profit in 2025, up 33% year-on-year, driven by data growth and lower operating costs. Subscriber base reached 57.4m, with 99% 4G coverage and a 17.5% cash dividend declared.
Omantel posted record 2025 net profit of OMR371m ($974m), up 88% year-on-year, driven by stronger domestic operations and higher earnings from its 21% stake in Zain Group, whose profit doubled to $777m.
Zain Group reported strong 2025 results with revenue of $7.44bn up 14%, net income doubling to $777m, EBITDA margin 34%. Customer base reached 50.9m. Data, enterprise, fintech and new verticals drove growth, supported by $1.5bn capex and 5G expansion across key markets. Eight markets delivered improved operational performance and profitability.
Robi Axiata reported a record Tk 9.37 billion profit in 2025, up 33 per cent year-on-year, driven by lower operating costs and strong data growth. Revenue rose 1 per cent as voice income declined, while 4G expansion and high dividend payout underscored financial resilience.
Omantel posted an 87.7 per cent surge in 2025 net profit to RO 371 million, supported by stronger EBITDA, IAS 29 adjustments and solid domestic growth. Group revenue rose 11.4 per cent, while Zain continued to drive overall performance across the regional portfolio.
stc confirmed a SAR2.7 billion fourth-quarter dividend despite a 40 percent annual profit decline, maintaining its three-year payout commitment and signalling confidence in underlying cash flow strength.
African startups raised $4.1 billion in 2025, driven largely by record debt financing and sector diversification beyond fintech. While funding shows structural recovery, a shrinking seed pipeline poses risks for future growth across the continent.