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
stc group reported record financial results for 2025, with revenues reaching $20.75 billion and adjusted net profit rising 12.5 percent. Growth was supported by digital infrastructure expansion, 5G and fiber investments, data centre partnerships, and continued diversification across fintech and digital services.
Ooredoo has established Ooredoo Fibre Networks to manage and expand its subsea cable and international connectivity assets, targeting growth driven by AI, cloud, and hyperscale traffic demand. The new entity supports the group’s strategy to strengthen its position as a key data gateway linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.
HUTCH Sri Lanka has launched sustainable Signature retail outlets powered by renewable energy and circular economy principles, combining customer service with environmental education. The initiative aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable telecom retail while supporting long-term environmental and customer experience goals.
Ooredoo plans to spin off its international subsea cable and connectivity assets into a new entity, Ooredoo Fibre Networks, to expand investment in global data infrastructure. The move aims to capture growing demand for high-capacity connectivity driven by AI, cloud services, and hyperscale data traffic.
Oman’s telecom and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, with mobile subscriptions reaching 6.4 million and postal transactions rising to 7.4 million. Increased broadband adoption, higher data consumption, and expanded international internet capacity highlight ongoing digital infrastructure development across the Sultanate.
Maroc Telecom reported a net profit of $760 million in 2025, driven by the absence of prior regulatory settlement costs, while increased investment in 5G rollout weighed on adjusted earnings. Growth was supported by expansion in African subsidiaries as the operator continued network modernization efforts.
Ericsson and specialized by stc have partnered to develop mission-critical communication solutions in Saudi Arabia, combining secure network technologies, AI-driven analytics, and IoT integration to enhance emergency response capabilities and support the Kingdom’s public safety and digital transformation goals.
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch secure and intelligent cloud services in Kuwait, combining local infrastructure with advanced data center technologies to support enterprise digital transformation, enhance data security, and accelerate cloud adoption across the country.
Bangladesh’s government has directed the allocation of 700 MHz spectrum to state-owned Teletalk despite significant outstanding dues, raising regulatory concerns while potentially strengthening rural coverage and future 4G and 5G expansion through access to low-band spectrum.
Algérie Télécom has launched a nationwide initiative to deploy 345 new 4G-LTE base stations across 44 wilayas, aiming to expand coverage, improve network reliability, and support growing demand for digital services. The phased rollout supports Algeria’s digital transformation and broader economic development objectives.