Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du reported strong 2025 financial results with revenue rising 8.7 percent and net profit up 16.8 percent, driven by connectivity growth, digital infrastructure expansion, and increasing contributions from cloud, AI, and data centre services.
Ooredoo Group reported a 12 percent rise in net profit for 2025, driven by infrastructure investment, digital expansion, and strong performance across key markets as the operator accelerates its transition toward digital platforms and AI-ready infrastructure.
Zain Bahrain reported higher revenue and stable profitability for 2025, driven by digital expansion, 5G investment, and ICT growth, while maintaining strong margins and continuing its transition toward a broader digital services and ICT-focused business model.
Dialog Axiata reported strong full-year 2025 results driven by higher margins, cost optimisation, and broadband expansion, with EBITDA rising 30 percent and net profit increasing 67 percent despite softer quarterly performance at the parent level.
Ooredoo Kuwait Group reported 9% revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong performance across key markets, continued network investment and expansion into advanced technologies including 5G Advanced and AI infrastructure.
Vodacom reported 11% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3, driven largely by strong performance in Egypt and continued expansion of data and financial services, reinforcing the group’s strategy of network investment and digital service growth across its markets.
Omantel Group achieved record revenues of RO 2.49 billion and net profit of RO 243.4 million, up nearly 30% year-on-year, as domestic and Zain Group operations fueled growth. The results highlight Omantel’s evolution into a regional digital and telecom leader under its TechCo transformation strategy.
PTCL Group recorded a 15% year-on-year revenue increase for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong broadband, mobile data, and enterprise growth. PTCL’s standalone revenue rose 13%, Ufone 4G achieved 15% growth, and Ubank reported 19%. Despite a Rs 1.2 billion net loss due to a pension liability adjustment, the Group’s operating profit surged 57% to Rs 12.9 billion, reflecting continued strength across all business units.
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.