Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mastercard and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed an MoU to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience through policy collaboration, threat intelligence sharing, and AI-driven fraud prevention amid rising cyber risks globally.
stc Group will deploy a 4,500 km fibre network and data centre infrastructure in Syria through the SAR 3 billion Silklink project, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting cloud, IoT, and digital infrastructure development.
Ooredoo Kuwait Group reported 9% revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong performance across key markets, continued network investment and expansion into advanced technologies including 5G Advanced and AI infrastructure.
Vodacom reported 11% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3, driven largely by strong performance in Egypt and continued expansion of data and financial services, reinforcing the group’s strategy of network investment and digital service growth across its markets.
stc has secured a SAR 3 billion Silklink project in Syria to deploy fiber infrastructure, data centers, and submarine cable landing stations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting advanced digital services while expanding its cross-border infrastructure strategy.
Telenor Pakistan has completed a full migration of its prepaid and postpaid subscriber base to a cloud-native charging and billing system, improving resilience, scalability, and digital service capabilities while strengthening its core infrastructure to support faster innovation and future network evolution across its nationwide operations.
UWallet and Mastercard have partnered to launch digital payment solutions in Jordan aimed at expanding financial inclusion, supporting SMEs and enhancing digital commerce through prepaid cards, multi-currency payments and digital-first financial services aligned with the country’s shift toward a cashless economy.
Ooredoo Kuwait Group reported 9% revenue growth to KWD 774 million in 2025, driven by strong performance in Algeria, Tunisia and Kuwait, alongside growth in EBITDA and net profit as the company advances 5G, AI infrastructure and digital services to support long-term regional expansion and shareholder value.
Starlink’s entry into Senegal introduces satellite broadband as a tool to expand connectivity in underserved regions, supporting national digital inclusion goals while raising challenges around affordability, regulation and ecosystem balance as the country works to integrate satellite internet alongside existing fiber and mobile networks.
Vodacom reported a 13% increase in service revenue driven by strong growth in Egypt and the DRC, while fintech services continued expanding rapidly, highlighting the growing importance of international markets and mobile financial services in supporting the group’s overall performance.