Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telenor Pakistan won three awards at the 2025 Best Place to Work Pakistan Gala — Best in Industry (Telecom), Best Place to Work (Large Company), and Best of the Best Company — reaffirming its leadership in employee culture and inclusion.
Egypt’s NTRA has received the Regional Leadership Award from the Arab Organization for Communication and Information Technologies for its pioneering role in IPv6 adoption, advancing Internet infrastructure, and solidifying Egypt’s status as a digital innovation leader in the Arab and African regions.
SLT-MOBITEL has been ranked Sri Lanka’s top telecommunications service provider in the PepperCube Tracker for August 2025. The recognition highlights strong customer trust, service reliability, and the company’s continued commitment to innovation and nationwide connectivity.
Samsung Electronics retained its position as the world’s 5th most valuable brand with a $90.5 billion valuation, driven by AI innovation, customer-centric strategy, and sustainability efforts across mobile, semiconductor, and smart appliance divisions.
SLT-MOBITEL has been recognized as Sri Lanka’s top telecommunications service provider in the PepperCube Tracker for August 2025, reaffirming its trusted status and commitment to innovation and customer excellence.
Ooredoo Kuwait’s double victory at the HRM Summit underscores its leadership in shaping a modern, inclusive, and dynamic workplace. By aligning employee well-being with business growth, the company continues to set new benchmarks for HR excellence in the region.
MTN’s recognition by Forbes reflects its evolution into one of the world’s most respected workplaces—one that combines digital innovation with people-first values. The ranking further reinforces its reputation as a purpose-driven organization driving Africa’s connectivity and inclusion goals.
du has been recognized by Ookla as one of the world’s top three 5G FWA operators, joining T-Mobile and Three for innovative use of 5G to drive broadband growth. The UAE operator now covers 99% of the population with 5G and aims to reach 40% broadband market share by 2027.
The MENA Data Center Market Database tracks 197 existing and 113 upcoming facilities, revealing $8 billion in new investments by 2027. Saudi Arabia leads the expansion with 45% of regional capacity, positioning MENA as a fast-emerging global hub for colocation and cloud infrastructure.
Bahrain’s recognition at the GCC Digital Government Awards underscores its leadership in citizen engagement, eService delivery, and cybersecurity innovation. Through platforms like MyGov and the Cyber Guardian Game, Bahrain continues to strengthen its position as a digital pioneer across the Gulf region.