Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) transferred JD175 million to the Treasury in 2024. The report highlights key regulatory activities, including the issuance of type approvals, device entry approvals, and exemptions for 5G infrastructure. Jordan’s global rankings in mobile and fixed internet speeds were also mentioned.
An Egyptian senator has proposed a comprehensive digital and regulatory overhaul of the country’s real estate sector through the creation of a unified national framework. The plan includes a new regulatory authority, mandatory escrow accounts, standardised contracts, a national digital monitoring platform, and a specialised real estate judicial unit. Designed to protect buyers, stabilise the market, and attract foreign investment, the proposal aligns with Egypt’s digital transformation strategy and draws on international regulatory models.
NBB and Batelco by Beyon have signed an MoU to explore collaboration across their retail and loyalty ecosystems. The agreement focuses on aligning loyalty programmes, offering bundled services, and integrating digital platforms to deliver tailored customer experiences, supporting Bahrain’s wider goals for digital innovation and connected retail services.
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Al-Futtaim Appoints Tarek Tantawy as CEO of Egypt Operations to Drive Strategic Growth
Al-Futtaim has announced the appointment of Tarek Tantawy as Chief Executive Officer of Al-Futtaim Egypt, effective January 15, 2026, marking a strategic evolution in the Group’s operating model in one of its priority growth markets.
The appointment establishes a single country CEO structure for Egypt, aligning strategy, capital allocation, and operational priorities across the portfolio to ensure the Group operates as One Al-Futtaim. The role is designed to deliver consistent execution, strengthen collaboration across business units, and deepen engagement with customers, partners, and national stakeholders.
“I am honoured to join Al-Futtaim at a pivotal moment for its Egypt operations,” Tantawy said. “Egypt represents a long-term growth engine for the Group, with scale, complexity, and opportunity across multiple sectors. Aligning our businesses behind a clear country strategy and strengthening execution discipline will be essential to unlocking value through collaboration across the portfolio.”
David Henderson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Al-Futtaim, said the appointment reinforces portfolio-level accountability and enables disciplined capital deployment as the Group’s footprint in Egypt continues to expand.
Tantawy brings more than 27 years of leadership experience across strategy, operations, finance, and executive management. Most recently, he served as Group Co-CEO and Managing Director at Palm Hills Developments. He previously held senior leadership roles including CEO and Managing Director at Telecom Egypt, Group Co-CEO at CI Capital Holding, and CFO at IDJ-Beyti, alongside multiple board appointments across financial services, telecommunications, education, real estate, and FMCG.
Al-Futtaim has operated in Egypt for over four decades and today maintains a diversified presence across real estate, retail, automotive, and insurance. The Group’s footprint includes Cairo Festival City and its mall, alongside recent expansion into premium education through a partnership with Dwight Schools and the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation.
The appointment signals a sharpened focus on scale, governance, and long-term value creation in Egypt, positioning the Group for its next phase of growth in the market.
Zain Omantel International, Horizon Scope Telecom, and ITPC have launched a secure terrestrial fibre corridor from the Middle East to Europe via Iraq, enhancing connectivity, reducing latency, and providing a resilient alternative to undersea cables for businesses and telecom operators.
Sri Lanka has established a Digital Economy Ministry to advance its digital transformation strategy, aiming to make the country a global digital hub and generate $15 billion in economic value by the end of the decade. The initiative highlights the importance of technology in national development and economic resilience.