Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UTAS Salalah hosted a cybersecurity awareness forum to boost digital protection skills and public understanding of online safety. The event included expert talks, interactive workshops, and student showcases, emphasizing Oman’s focus on cyber resilience and digital literacy.
Meta and Safaricom are partnering on a $2.9 billion undersea cable linking Oman and Kenya, known as the Daraja Project. The 4,108 km system will expand 4G, 5G, and broadband capacity, strengthen Kenya’s role as a regional tech hub, and enhance internet access and digital services across East Africa.
Kaspersky and Oman Data Park have signed an MoU to enhance cybersecurity cooperation in Oman, focusing on threat intelligence sharing, joint incident response, and cyber awareness training. The partnership aims to strengthen the Sultanate’s digital resilience and support its national transformation agenda.
Zain Group achieved record nine-month revenue of $5.4 billion (+15%) and net profit of $581 million (+31%), driven by strong data, fintech, and enterprise growth. With 51 million customers and a 16-year revenue high, Zain continues to lead digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa.
Robi Axiata PLC posted a Tk625 crore profit in the first nine months of 2025, up 55% year-on-year, driven by cost efficiency despite a slight 2.5% revenue drop. The operator added 1 lakh new users in Q3 and now covers 99% of the population with its 4G network.
e& posted Q3 2025 revenue of $5.06 billion and net profit of $816.8 million, up 29.2% and 39.7% year-over-year respectively. With 202.2 million subscribers and growing AI, cloud, and 5.5G investments, e& reinforced its position as a global tech leader driving the UAE’s digital transformation.
Zain Jordan has extended its 5G network to Irbid, covering 60% of the governorate, including Irbid city, Bani Ubaid, and Ramtha. The rollout enhances high-speed connectivity for households and businesses, supports digital innovation across sectors, and reinforces Zain’s role in driving Jordan’s digital transformation.
Thawani Pay became Oman’s first fintech licensed by Visa to issue credit cards, marking a major step in digital payments innovation and aligning with Oman Vision 2040’s financial inclusion goals.
Morocco Telecom achieved 1.2% revenue growth to MAD 27.27 billion (USD 2.95B) in the first nine months of 2025, supported by African subsidiaries and broadband demand, offsetting local market pressures.
Syria will soon host its first new subsea cable in over 25 years, as the Medusa system lands in Tartous, strengthening connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and marking a major step in Syria’s digital reconstruction.