Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telecom Egypt has named Tamer El Mahdi as its new CEO, succeeding Mohamed Nasr. Backed by three decades of global telecom and technology leadership, El Mahdi will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on digital transformation, customer experience, and expanding Telecom Egypt’s regional influence.
Zain KSA has named Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as its CEO, following his tenure as Acting CEO. With over two decades in telecom and IT, AlSadhan has been instrumental in expanding Zain’s B2B sector, launching cloud solutions, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital goals. His appointment underscores Zain’s commitment to innovation and growth.
Robi Axiata appointed telecom veteran Ziad Shatara as its new CEO starting September 1, with acting CEO M Riyaaz Rasheed transitioning back to CFO. Ziad’s extensive global experience in telecom leadership and transformation equips him to drive Robi’s next chapter of innovation and growth.
Maroc Telecom has merged its dual governance structure into a single Board of Directors to streamline leadership and boost strategic efficiency. Mohamed Benchaâboun, confirmed as CEO, leads the telecom giant through its digital expansion phase following a leadership change earlier in 2025.
Vodacom Group has appointed Mohamed Abdallah as CEO of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt. Expanding his current role, Mohamed will oversee operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania under a unified leadership structure. This move supports Vodacom’s Vision 2030 growth strategy and operational simplification. Mohamed succeeds Diego Gutierrez, who stepped down after seven years leading international business.
Boumediene Senoussi has been appointed as the new CEO of Djezzy, replacing Mahieddine Allouche. The leadership change signals a strategic shift towards innovation, digital transformation, and technological development in Algeria’s telecom sector, particularly as the country prepares for the launch of 5G services and strengthens its telecom competitiveness.