Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX upgrades to 800 Gigabit Ethernet, offering 400G ports, cloud on-ramps, and enterprise interconnection services. With peak traffic above 1 Tbps and 110+ networks connected, it strengthens GCC digital infrastructure, low-latency connectivity, and regional cloud access.
Orange Maroc introduces Yo Max 5G plans and the Livebox 7 Wi-Fi 7 router, providing customizable mobile services, stable home connectivity, and developer-friendly applications. The launch supports Morocco’s digital transformation, meeting growing demand for streaming, gaming, and e-learning on its 5G network.
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute and AREEB TECHNOLOGY partner to upskill young professionals through specialized ICT training, hands-on projects, and workshops. The initiative aims to boost workforce readiness, support digital transformation, and contribute to a sustainable national digital economy.
Telecom Egypt’s 2025 consolidated profits soared 123% YoY to EGP 22.554 billion, with EPS rising to EGP 11.93. Revenue growth and operational efficiency drove gains in both consolidated and standalone results, highlighting robust performance across the telecom group.
Beyon reported $189.1 million net profit for 2025, slightly down due to new taxes and acquisition costs, while revenues rose 8% driven by telecom and digital growth. Q4 profit jumped 17%. The company maintained strong margins, solid assets, and proposed dividends, advancing AI and regional brand unification.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector generated $28.9 billion in revenue in 2025, up 3.8 percent year-on-year. While profits declined due to high comparison effects and rising costs, demand for data, 5G, cloud, and fintech services continues to support long-term growth and digital transformation under Vision 2030.
Ncell CEO Michael Foley says license uncertainty beyond 2029 is blocking major telecom investments in Nepal, including 5G and data centers. He argues that regulatory clarity and allowing Ncell to become majority Nepali-owned are essential to unlock sustainable FDI and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
The leadership transition comes as e& reported strong full-year 2025 financial results. Consolidated net profit rose 33.6% year-on-year to AED14.4 billion (US$3.8 billion), while revenues increased 23.1% to AED72.9 billion (US$19.9 billion). EBITDA climbed 21.1% to AED32 billion (US$8.7 billion), and the group’s global subscriber base expanded 31.3% to 245 million.
U Mobile, which is continuing its nationwide 5G rollout, said it remains ahead of schedule in targeting 80% population coverage by the second half of 2026.
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.