Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodacom’s Q1 2025 revenue growth is fueled by strong performance in Egypt and fintech services, advancing its digital transformation and financial inclusion ambitions across Africa.
Mobily’s significant capex increase in early 2025 supports major infrastructure projects including 5G expansion and a new Saudi-Egypt submarine cable, contributing to rising profits and revenue growth.
SLASSCOM’s hybrid leadership program prepares IT professionals to transition effectively into management, addressing mid-level gaps and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the global tech industry.
Qatar Airways leads the aviation industry by offering free Starlink Wi-Fi with speeds up to 500 Mbps on its entire Boeing 777 fleet, setting new standards in inflight connectivity ahead of extending the service to its Airbus A350 planes.
Pakistan’s government has launched a major overhaul of NITB to address inefficiencies and strengthen digital governance. The reforms support faster e-governance delivery and align with the Digital Pakistan vision to boost public services and tech investment.
The Orange Group has officially appointed Eng. Yasser Shaker, current CEO of Orange Egypt, as Executive Vice President and CEO…
Grameenphone saw declines in revenue and EBITDA in Q2 2025 but added 1.4 million customers, reflecting growth despite profitability pressures. Analyst consensus remains bullish with a Buy rating and NOK170 price target. Telenor continues to hold a strong position in Bangladesh’s telecom sector via Grameenphone.
Tanzania and Kenya have launched a new terrestrial fibre link between Dar-Es-Salaam and Mombasa, improving regional digital connectivity, resilience, and cross-border trade while advancing East Africa’s digital integration.
Ooredoo Kuwait upgrades charging system with Ericsson’s cloud-native infrastructure, boosting 5G service monetization and customer experience.
Saudi Arabia expands its innovative technology high school program with five new campuses, merging national curriculum and specialized tech training to develop future-ready digital talent.