Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nokia will supply cutting-edge tech for the Medusa submarine cable, a €342 million project connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The cable will improve regional connectivity and support advanced digital services like 5G and AI.
Ooredoo Kuwait and Ericsson are modernizing Ooredoo’s charging system with cloud-native infrastructure to enhance 5G monetization and service innovation, marking a key step in Kuwait’s telecom digital transformation.
Beyon posted a 9% revenue increase to BD242.8 million in H1 2025, driven by mobile, broadband, and digital services growth. Despite tax-related net profit decline, strong EBITDA and regional expansions, including Bahrain’s first digital eSIM launch, underpin confidence in its growth strategy.
Orange’s Africa and Middle East segment led a 12.8% EBITDAaL growth, prompting the group to raise its 2025 growth target above 3%. The company reported solid H1 results, with strong Orange Money growth and a new cybersecurity division launch.
Space42, Microsoft, and Esri launched the Map Africa Initiative to create detailed, scalable base maps for all African countries. This five-year collaboration uses AI and cloud tech to support infrastructure development, smart cities, and economic growth across the continent.
Huawei and Saudi Arabia’s MCIT launched the Future Skills Center in Riyadh to boost digital skills in AI, 5G, and smart tech. The center builds on Huawei’s successful Future Space exhibition and supports Vision 2030 by fostering local talent and innovation.
stc Group achieved record H1 revenues of SAR 38.66 billion with net profit up 13.38%. Growth was driven by cost efficiency, digital banking expansion, and a strategic Oracle cloud partnership. Sustainability efforts boosted its MSCI ESG rating to “A.”
Telecom Egypt’s Q2 2025 financial results will offer insights into its performance across fixed and mobile services, digital infrastructure, and cloud offerings, reflecting its pivotal role in Egypt’s telecom sector.
Robi’s strong profit rebound driven by cost controls and subscriber growth underscores its resilience amid revenue pressures and highlights its leadership in 4G and data services in Bangladesh.
Meezan Bank’s launch of Visa Global eSIM marks a milestone in Pakistan’s digital payment and connectivity landscape, providing premium travelers with innovative, hassle-free international data access.