Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo Qatar has become an authorised Starlink reseller, integrating SpaceX’s low-earth orbit satellite connectivity into its business-to-business portfolio as a…
Ooredoo Qatar has launched the Eid Device Festival 2026, a two-week promotional campaign offering special pricing on iPhone 17 models and savings of up to 80% on selected devices. Customers also receive 1,000 additional Nojoom Points, with offers available across Ooredoo stores, Starlink outlets and the Ooredoo eShop.
The expansion of 5G infrastructure is expected to strengthen Algeria’s digital economy by improving connectivity, enabling business digitalisation, and supporting the development of advanced digital services.
The Ooredoo Annual General Meeting approved a QR0.75 per share dividend following a record-breaking 2025 where normalized profits exceeded $1 billion, driven by strong performances in regional markets and a strategic pivot toward AI-ready digital infrastructure.
Ooredoo Kuwait shareholders officially approved a record cash dividend of 150 fils per share during their general assembly on March 4, 2026. This payout is the highest in the company’s history, representing a significant increase from the 90 fils distributed the previous year.
Mobily and Ooredoo have pledged US$2.2 billion to the ITU’s Partner2Connect initiative, supporting data centres, subsea cables, 5G, and fibre infrastructure projects aimed at advancing universal connectivity and digital inclusion across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
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.
Ooredoo signed multiple strategic partnerships at Web Summit Qatar 2026 to advance AI, cloud, cybersecurity and smart city initiatives, reinforcing its role as a digital transformation enabler while supporting innovation, enterprise growth and Qatar’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional technology hub.
Ooredoo Group has partnered with Polystar to deploy a unified analytics platform across mobile and fixed networks, using AI and advanced data processing to improve network performance, operational efficiency and customer experience while supporting the operator’s broader digital transformation and 5G-driven analytics strategy.
Ooredoo Kuwait showcased its digital leadership at Nexus 2025, signing strategic partnerships and launching Ooredoo Fleet, an AI-powered fleet management solution. The initiative highlights the company’s focus on innovation, SME empowerment, and smart technologies that support Kuwait’s digital transformation and Vision 2035 ambitions.