Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Group reported a 12 percent rise in net profit for 2025, driven by infrastructure investment, digital expansion, and strong performance across key markets as the operator accelerates its transition toward digital platforms and AI-ready infrastructure.
Starlink’s launch in Tajikistan aims to extend broadband access to remote regions through low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity, addressing infrastructure gaps while raising questions around affordability and state-controlled internet governance.
Zain Bahrain reported higher revenue and stable profitability for 2025, driven by digital expansion, 5G investment, and ICT growth, while maintaining strong margins and continuing its transition toward a broader digital services and ICT-focused business model.
Dialog Axiata reported strong full-year 2025 results driven by higher margins, cost optimisation, and broadband expansion, with EBITDA rising 30 percent and net profit increasing 67 percent despite softer quarterly performance at the parent level.
Egypt has secured a $3.5 billion spectrum agreement with its four mobile operators, doubling available frequencies to support next-generation networks, improved connectivity, and the country’s broader digital transformation strategy.
Comarch, Hatif Libya, and Makman have expanded their autonomous networks partnership to develop a standards-based automation roadmap, aiming to create a reference model for telecom network autonomy and operational transformation across 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.