Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Egypt has appointed Hesham Mahran as CEO, succeeding Yasser Shaker, who becomes Chairman. Mahran’s leadership and digital transformation experience reflect Orange Group’s confidence in Egyptian talent and its commitment to Egypt’s telecom future.
Robi Axiata appointed telecom veteran Ziad Shatara as its new CEO starting September 1, with acting CEO M Riyaaz Rasheed transitioning back to CFO. Ziad’s extensive global experience in telecom leadership and transformation equips him to drive Robi’s next chapter of innovation and growth.
Yasir Azman becomes the first Bangladeshi CEO of Grameenphone, taking charge amid regulatory challenges and legal disputes over unpaid dues. He succeeds Michael Foley, who led digital transformation and record growth. Azman commits to driving innovation aligned with Digital Bangladesh goals.
Zain Kuwait has won five prestigious global awards from Ookla Speedtest for its exceptional performance in 2024, including Fastest Mobile Network, Best 5G Gaming Experience, Best 5G Video Experience, Best Mobile Network, and Fastest Fixed Wireless Network. These accolades cement Zain’s leadership in Kuwait’s telecom sector and digital infrastructure.
Zain has won the Service Hero Customer Satisfaction Index Awards for the 13th time, leading both the Mobile Operators and Internet Service Providers categories in Kuwait for 2024. This achievement reflects Zain’s continued excellence in customer service and its dominant position in the telecom and digital services sector in Kuwait.
Johan Buse has been appointed as the new CEO of Banglalink, succeeding Erik Aas. Buse, with decades of telecom experience, will drive Banglalink’s transition from a mobile operator to a digital service provider. His leadership aims to accelerate digital expansion and contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth.
Jazz has topped Opensignal’s Mobile Network Experience Report in Pakistan, leading in 4G availability, coverage, live video experience, and upload speed. The telecom giant also leads the market in revenue share and subscriber base, further strengthening its position with the recent shutdown of its 3G network as part of its “4G for All” strategy.
Ooredoo Kuwait won two major awards at the 2025 Asian Telecom Awards: “Best Telecom Company of the Year” and “Best Human Resources Initiative.” The company was recognized for its digital innovations, talent development programs, and commitment to fostering a work environment that empowers employees and contributes to Kuwait’s technological future.
Omantel was recognized at the Business Today CXO Awards for its leadership in innovation, digital transformation, and technological advancement. CEO Talal Al Mamari and CFO Ghassan Al-Hashar received top awards for their exceptional leadership. Omantel continues to drive growth with strategic partnerships and investments in AI, cloud computing, and digital services.