Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. A telecom veteran with 29 years of experience across Millicom, Etisalat, and Hutchison, Rasheed has also held senior leadership roles at Robi Axiata Bangladesh and Hayleys Group Sri Lanka. His appointment is expected to drive SLT’s growth and innovation as the company advances its digital transformation agenda.
Kuwait — October 2025: The Board of TASC Towers Holding (“TASC”) has appointed Kamil Hilali as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Iyad Mazhar, who will remain a shareholder and board member to continue supporting the company’s strategic growth.
MTN has appointed Ferdi Moolman as CEO of MTN South Africa, with Yolanda Cuba as deputy CEO, while Charles Molapisi returns as GCTIO. The reshuffle also sees Mazen Mroue focus on fibre and data centres, as MTN sharpens strategy for growth and efficiency across Africa.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
Mazad has appointed Nezar Hasan Habib as CEO to drive strategic growth and innovation, building on the strong foundation established by the outgoing CEO and positioning the company as a regional leader in online auctions.
Zain KSA has officially appointed Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as CEO, recognizing his extensive experience and leadership in advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His appointment reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering government and enterprise sectors with innovative telecom and cloud solutions.
Vodacom Group has appointed Mohamed Abdallah as CEO of its International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, uniting operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania under his leadership. This move supports Vodacom’s Vision 2030 by driving growth and operational excellence across key African markets.
Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed Deputy CEO of Banglalink, Bangladesh’s leading digital operator. With over 20 years of experience, Jahrat will help steer Banglalink’s strategic direction, focusing on digital financial services, regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation to support Bangladesh’s digital transformation.
IFS has appointed Hannes Liebe as the new President for the APJMEA region. Liebe will drive growth, expand IFS’s footprint, and reinforce strategic partnerships across key markets like Saudi Arabia and Japan. His leadership aims to accelerate IFS’s business expansion, especially in Industrial AI and enterprise software.
Mohamed Benchaaboun has been appointed as the new chair of the management board of Maroc Telecom, replacing Abdeslam Ahizoune after his 27-year tenure. The appointment follows a challenging period for the company, which was fined $630 million for unfair competition practices, exceeding its 2023 profit.