Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Maroc Telecom reported net profit of 6.969 billion dirhams in 2025, boosted by prior-year adjustments linked to a regulatory settlement. Adjusted profit declined as the operator increased 5G investment, while subscriber growth was driven by expansion across its African Moov Africa operations.
stc group reported record financial results for 2025, with revenues reaching $20.75 billion and adjusted net profit rising 12.5 percent. Growth was supported by digital infrastructure expansion, 5G and fiber investments, data centre partnerships, and continued diversification across fintech and digital services.
Maroc Telecom reported a net profit of $760 million in 2025, driven by the absence of prior regulatory settlement costs, while increased investment in 5G rollout weighed on adjusted earnings. Growth was supported by expansion in African subsidiaries as the operator continued network modernization efforts.
Maroc Telecom reported a 288% increase in profits in 2025, reaching $760 million, driven by dispute resolution with a competitor and strong performance across African operations. Customer growth, higher revenues, and the commercial launch of 5G services supported the company’s financial and operational expansion.
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.