Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sama X, Starlink’s authorised reseller, is expanding satellite-powered internet across MENA, India, and Pakistan. Its hybrid LEO solutions bring low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, enabling healthcare, education, logistics, and agriculture, while driving future-ready applications in AI, cloud, and autonomous systems.
Egypt’s ICT sector is expanding rapidly, with 83 electronics design firms, 260 outsourcing centres, and strong start-up investment. President El-Sisi has directed investment in 5G, AI, and advanced training to build skilled talent and sustain Egypt’s role as a regional technology leader.
Crowd Analyzer’s latest report shows distrust is slowing e-commerce in Egypt, with 41% of reviews negative and only 38% satisfied with product quality. Fears of fraud, poor return policies, and weak regulations contrast sharply with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where consumer trust drives market growth.
Telecom Egypt reported 33% YoY revenue growth to EGP 50.6bn in H1 2025, with Data up 47% and International Calls up 50%. EBITDA rose 43% to EGP 22.1bn, while normalized net profit jumped 50% to EGP 10.3bn. Strong cash flow, lower debt, and 5G rollout underscore solid momentum.
Kalaam Telecom Group is marking the one-year anniversary of the Kalaam Iraq Transit route, developed with ITPC. The route has become a critical terrestrial link between the GCC and Europe, boosting resilience, reducing latency, and diversifying international connectivity for regional carriers and enterprises.
Turner & Townsend will manage project and cost services for du’s new hyperscale data centre in Dubai. Spanning 20,000 sqm, the facility will target LEED Gold certification and strengthen the UAE’s role as a global digital and AI hub through resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
JD.com has opened a new 10,000 sq m warehouse in Dubai’s Jafza, its first direct UAE asset investment. Operated by Jingdong Logistics, the site supports nearly one million items and strengthens regional operations, as JD expands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey with smart logistics hubs.
MTN has appointed Ferdi Moolman as CEO of MTN South Africa, with Yolanda Cuba as deputy CEO, while Charles Molapisi returns as GCTIO. The reshuffle also sees Mazen Mroue focus on fibre and data centres, as MTN sharpens strategy for growth and efficiency across Africa.
Maxis has partnered with China Mobile International to launch CMLink, a new MVNO brand in Malaysia offering 4G/5G services, multi-number SIMs, and cross-border data sharing. The move follows earlier collaborations on private 5G solutions and expands CMI’s regional footprint in Southeast Asia.
Dubai has appointed Turner & Townsend to manage a major hyperscale data centre for du, targeting LEED Gold sustainability. In Oman, Ooredoo has launched a combined data centre and submarine cable landing station in Salalah, set to become a key hub for global connectivity and cloud expansion.