Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector reported strong Q2 2025 results with a 17.4% profit increase and 3.7% revenue growth. stc led profits, followed by Mobily and Zain KSA, benefiting from operational efficiency, 5G expansion, and digital demand. The sector’s growth is expected to continue, driven by government initiatives and emerging technologies.
EBRD and Banque Misr provide $80 million loan to Orange Egypt for 5G licence acquisition and network upgrade. The project enhances digital services, reduces CO2 emissions, and supports Egypt’s sustainable telecom growth, reflecting strong international confidence in the country’s digital economy.
Zain KSA reported strong Q1 2025 results with SAR 2.7 billion in revenues and a 39.5% increase in net profit. Driven by 5G expansion and digital service growth, the company continues to invest in infrastructure, fintech, and AI-driven solutions, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Du’s Q1 2025 results show a 7% increase in revenue to AED 4 billion and a 20% rise in profit to AED 722 million, driven by subscriber growth and UAE economic performance. The company’s expansion includes a new AED 2 billion data center in partnership with Microsoft.
Orange Jordan has approved a cash dividend of JD 41.25 million, marking a 99.5% increase in profit distribution. The company reported strong 2024 performance with a revenue of JD 361.3 million and continued its investment in 5G and fiber networks, strengthening its leadership in Jordan’s digital transformation.
Oman’s telecom sector achieved solid growth in 2024, with a 4% revenue increase and significant progress in IoT, mobile, and broadband services. Investments in 4G/5G, fiber-optic expansion, and IoT have enhanced connectivity, contributing to the country’s Vision 2040 goals. Oman’s focus on digital transformation continues to drive economic development.
Ericsson is expanding its antenna manufacturing in India, aiming to localize 100% of passive antenna production by June 2025. This strategic move will support India’s 5G rollout, accelerate time to market, and strengthen Ericsson’s position in the global supply chain, with significant export opportunities alongside domestic demand.
Kazakhtelecom has unveiled its 2025 strategy, focusing on expanding fiber optics, AI solutions, and 5G networks. The company plans to migrate 70,000 users to fiber optics, introduce AI-powered services, and deploy 124,000 new optical ports nationwide. Kazakhtelecom is also expanding 5G infrastructure and ensuring financial stability with no foreign currency debt.
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have signed a strategic agreement to expand fiber-optic infrastructure and deploy 5G technology across Morocco. The partnership includes the creation of FiberCo and TowerCo, aimed at improving internet access and strengthening Morocco’s digital infrastructure. This initiative represents a major step in the country’s digital transformation.
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have signed an expanded partnership to accelerate fibre optic and 5G deployment across Morocco. The agreement includes creating two joint ventures: FiberCo to expand fibre optic networks and TowerCo to build new towers. The first phase is valued at MAD4.4 billion ($457 million).