Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Qatar posted a 13% rise in nine-month net profit to QR949mn, supported by 8.4% revenue growth across mobility, broadband, and managed services. EBITDA rose 8.5% to QR1.1bn, with RoE improving to 12.9%, underscoring the company’s focus on efficiency and sustainable shareholder returns.
Bangladesh’s state-run submarine cable operator denied claims of bandwidth shortage, citing 7,200 Gbps of current capacity and plans to reach 30,000 Gbps by 2026. The statement comes as the country’s first private cable project faces delays, underscoring tensions between state control and market liberalization.
Ooredoo Kuwait reported a Q3 2025 net profit of $221 million and a 9% revenue increase year-on-year. The company expects continued growth, backed by its 5G Advanced rollout and digital transformation strategy focused on customer experience and sustainable network development.
Axis Communications has appointed Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa. With over 20 years of leadership experience at Honeywell, Logitech, and Johnson Controls, she will spearhead Axis’s regional growth, partnerships, and inclusion initiatives across the MEA region.
The GSMA has launched two transformative initiatives with leading African mobile operators — one to make 4G smartphones more affordable and another to strengthen Africa’s homegrown AI ecosystem through localized language models.
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) has partnered with Nokia to deploy a next-generation optical network across the Middle East, using a new terrestrial route through Iraq to link Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. The system will deliver 50Tbps capacity with 100G–400G services, improving regional resilience and supporting the region’s growing cloud and digital economy.
ZTE and e& signed two major MoUs at GITEX Global 2025 to co-develop 5G private networks for smart cities and advance renewable energy innovation. The partnership supports UAE’s sustainability vision through AI-driven telecom infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and next-generation connectivity across industries.
Jazz and DynaSys Networks have launched Pakistan’s first city-wide LoRaWAN network in Lahore, marking a major step toward smart city development. The network enables scalable IoT solutions across sectors like agriculture, industry, and urban planning. Fully compliant with PTA’s IoT framework and hosted locally, the system ensures secure, sustainable connectivity as part of Pakistan’s broader digital transformation.
PTCL Group recorded a 15% year-on-year revenue increase for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong broadband, mobile data, and enterprise growth. PTCL’s standalone revenue rose 13%, Ufone 4G achieved 15% growth, and Ubank reported 19%. Despite a Rs 1.2 billion net loss due to a pension liability adjustment, the Group’s operating profit surged 57% to Rs 12.9 billion, reflecting continued strength across all business units.
Rabat — October 21, 2025: Maroc Telecom has successfully raised 3 billion dirhams through its first private bond issuance on the Moroccan market, marking a significant step in its ongoing financial optimization and digital transformation strategy.