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Chief Executive Abdulwahed AlJanahi described the launch as a key milestone in enhancing Bahrain’s electronic payments infrastructure and enabling the country’s digital economy ambitions.
The initiative forms part of Algeria’s national digital transformation strategy through 2030, supported by efforts to establish an updated legal and regulatory framework — including a draft digitalization law — and reinforced cybersecurity measures to safeguard data and information systems.
The leadership transition comes as e& reported strong full-year 2025 financial results. Consolidated net profit rose 33.6% year-on-year to AED14.4 billion (US$3.8 billion), while revenues increased 23.1% to AED72.9 billion (US$19.9 billion). EBITDA climbed 21.1% to AED32 billion (US$8.7 billion), and the group’s global subscriber base expanded 31.3% to 245 million.
U Mobile, which is continuing its nationwide 5G rollout, said it remains ahead of schedule in targeting 80% population coverage by the second half of 2026.
Khazna said the milestone reflects its commitment to delivering resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure tailored to the accelerating demands of AI-driven computing. The company’s UAE portfolio currently includes 30 data centres, with 22 already achieving Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility status.
The Board has appointed Masood M Sharif Mahmood, currently CEO of e& UAE, to succeed Dowidar as Group CEO effective April 1, while also continuing in his UAE leadership role.
The deal highlights surging demand for AI processors as major technology companies race to build the computing capacity needed to support next-generation AI systems.
Beyon has been selected by Kuwait’s KAPP as the winning investor for a $2.8 billion, 50-year PPP to develop and operate a nationwide high-speed fiber broadband network. The project will cover 90% of Kuwait’s plots, support 10Gbps connectivity, and advance the country’s Vision 2035 digital transformation goals.
PTA has launched a WhatsApp-based Digital Assistant to help telecom consumers access information and file complaints more efficiently. The initiative aims to improve response times, enhance regulatory awareness, and strengthen digital consumer support services.
The Ministry of Tourism of Syria has announced the launch of the inaugural Syria Travel Show 2026, a dedicated international…