Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Barwa Developments has signed an MoU with Telecom Egypt to equip its projects with advanced communication and smart technology services. The partnership will enhance digital infrastructure across Barwa’s mixed-use developments, boost investment value, and support Egypt’s digital transformation and smart city ambitions.
Barwa Developments has signed an MoU with Telecom Egypt to equip its projects with smart communication infrastructure and digital solutions. The collaboration strengthens Barwa’s integrated development strategy, enhances investment value, and positions Telecom Egypt as a key partner in powering Egypt’s real estate sector with advanced smart city technologies.
Telecom Egypt reported 33% YoY revenue growth to EGP 50.6bn in H1 2025, with Data up 47% and International Calls up 50%. EBITDA rose 43% to EGP 22.1bn, while normalized net profit jumped 50% to EGP 10.3bn. Strong cash flow, lower debt, and 5G rollout underscore solid momentum.
Telecom Egypt’s H1 2025 revenue rose 33% to EGP 50.6B, driven by data and international calls, with EBITDA up 43% and net profit up 50%. The company launched 5G, improved cash flow, and strengthened its debt position while committing to further investment and sustainable growth.
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.