Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telenor Pakistan has appointed Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer. A 20-year industry veteran, Bhatti has led digital, sales, and fintech initiatives within the company, underscoring Telenor’s commitment to local leadership and innovation-driven growth.
Axis Communications has appointed Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa. With over 20 years of leadership experience at Honeywell, Logitech, and Johnson Controls, she will spearhead Axis’s regional growth, partnerships, and inclusion initiatives across the MEA region.
Orange Tunisie has appointed Stéphane Varret as Managing Director, succeeding Thierry Millet. With two decades of experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Varret brings strong expertise in finance, infrastructure, and digital transformation, reinforcing Orange Tunisia’s focus on innovation and high-speed service development.
Mastercard strengthens leadership in West Arabia with Saud Swar’s appointment, aiming to expand inclusive digital financial services across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Levant.
Huawei Egypt has appointed Benjamin Hou as its new CEO to lead the company’s efforts in accelerating Egypt’s digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience at Huawei, Hou aims to build on the company’s 25-year legacy, supporting Egypt’s ICT ecosystem and driving sustainable growth and innovation.
Mohammad Al-Marshed has been appointed as Zain Group’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on November 24, 2024. With over 22 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT, Al-Marshed brings expertise in digital transformation, networks, and leadership across diverse projects and cultures, making significant contributions to Zain Group’s technological advancements.
Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd; Sri Lanka Air Force) has been appointed as the new Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. He brings extensive experience in strategic management, leadership, and problem-solving to guide the TRCSL’s future action plans.