Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sudatel Telecom Group posted a net profit of $71.08 million in the first nine months of 2025, reversing losses recorded a year earlier. Revenues rose to nearly $328 million, while the company also returned to profitability in the third quarter, reflecting a strong financial turnaround.
Bahrain has approved Satellite Direct-to-Device services, becoming the first GCC country to allow smartphones to connect directly to LEO satellites. The move aims to eliminate coverage gaps across land and sea, strengthen digital resilience, and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional connectivity leader.
Saquib Ahmad has joined Systems Limited as Global Chief Growth Officer, bringing over 27 years of telecom and IT leadership experience. He will lead international growth and strategic expansion, drawing on senior roles at SAP, Oracle, and Nokia Siemens Networks across multiple global markets.
Iran repelled a highly sophisticated cyberattack targeting telecom-linked national infrastructure, according to its ICT minister. The two-phase attack was contained using both external and domestic capabilities, highlighting Iran’s cybersecurity resilience despite ongoing international sanctions.
PTCL’s merged Ufone-Telenor entity plans to participate in Pakistan’s 5G auction, focusing on spectrum optimisation and network expansion. The integration aims to strengthen digital services while assuring workforce continuity during the transition period.
Pakistan’s Supernet has rebranded as SupernetGlobal and established Dubai as its first regional hub to expand into Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia markets. The strategy aims to export Pakistani ICT expertise while supporting IT exports and long-term foreign exchange growth.
Nayatel’s SIP Trunk enables Pakistani businesses to manage high call volumes through scalable, internet-based voice channels. Integrated with cloud PBX, it improves reliability, reduces costs, and supports multi-branch and remote teams across sectors like banking, healthcare, and customer service.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to its fiber-optic network over three years, expanding national coverage, supporting smart cities, and strengthening Oman’s digital economy through sustained infrastructure investment and local partnerships.
Telecom Egypt has launched a major organizational transformation, restructuring its commercial operations into Consumer and Enterprise sectors and appointing new executives to accelerate growth, strengthen customer focus, and advance digital transformation in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and long-term shareholder value objectives.
Vodafone Qatar successfully delivered nationwide 5G and fibre connectivity during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, supporting millions of users with high network reliability and performance while reinforcing Qatar’s vision for world-class sporting events and digital innovation.