Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The completion of SEA-ME-WE-6 landings in Egypt reinforces its pivotal role as a digital gateway connecting three continents, enhancing network resilience, capacity, and global connectivity.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert partner to launch a secure AI-powered digital healthcare platform on a national cloud. It integrates hospital management, unified records, and billing to boost efficiency and data sovereignty. This supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 by expanding Telecom Egypt’s healthcare technology services.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to deploy a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS, unified records, and revenue management, enhancing hospital efficiency and data privacy in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to launch a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS and AI, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 and enhancing hospital operational efficiency.
A fire at Telecom Egypt’s data centre in Cairo resulted in four deaths and disrupted communications and banking services. Connectivity dropped significantly, but authorities expect gradual service restoration. The incident is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault, and support is being extended to affected families.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed two strategic landings of the SEA-ME-WE-6 subsea cable on Egypt’s Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, linked by resilient terrestrial routes. This cable, spanning over 21,700 km and designed for 126 Tbps capacity, will connect Southeast Asia to Europe with multiple landing points and is set to be ready in early 2026.
Telecom Egypt and SubCom’s completion of dual subsea cable landings in Egypt enhances the SEA-ME-WE-6 network’s connectivity and capacity, supporting a critical Eurasia telecom corridor and strengthening digital infrastructure between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Egypt’s mobile operators have invested $2.7 billion in 5G licenses since 2019, highlighting confidence in Egypt’s digital growth. The 5G Technology Forum in Cairo united global stakeholders to discuss accelerating deployment, smart infrastructure, and Egypt’s role as a regional digital innovation hub.
Telecom Egypt reported strong Q1 2025 results, with a 42% YoY revenue increase, driven by Retail segment growth. EBITDA rose by 49%, and normalized net profit increased 39%. The company demonstrated enhanced operational efficiency, improved cash flow, and continued momentum in customer base expansion, aligning with its growth strategy.
Telecom Egypt reported a 37% increase in Q1 2025 net profit, reaching 1.1 billion EGP, driven by growth in broadband and mobile services. The company saw an 18% revenue increase and a 15% rise in EBITDA. Continued investments in network infrastructure and 5G capabilities support its strong performance.