Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& delivered robust H1 2025 results with AED 34.9 billion in revenue, strong AI and cloud expansion, new global partnerships, and strategic investments that solidify its position as a leading technology and digital transformation group.
Salam’s presence at Connected World KSA 2025 underscores its growing role in expanding fibre, data centre and international connectivity infrastructure that supports Vision 2030 and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a global digital hub.
Nepal Telecom’s Q1 results reflect persistent revenue pressure caused by OTT adoption and rising operational costs. Profitability remains strained, underscoring the need for aggressive financial and service reforms to restore growth in Nepal’s telecom sector.
Nepal Telecom has been recognized as Nepal’s highest VAT contributor, reflecting its strong financial performance and steady role in national revenue generation. The IRD’s latest awards highlight the telecom industry’s importance to Nepal’s economy and encourage tax compliance across sectors.
Grameenphone and Banglalink accuse Robi of keeping Airtel operational as a distinct brand despite merger conditions requiring full integration. They claim this creates competitive imbalance and confuses users, while Robi argues sub-brand strategies are legally permitted and common globally.
Jazz reported 14.6% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2025, investing PKR 37 billion to expand 4G and digital platforms. Its fintech arm JazzCash grew 57.8% in transaction value, while Tamasha and SIMOSA drove user engagement across a 100-million-strong digital ecosystem.
SLT-Mobitel served as Principal Sponsor of Techno 2025, Sri Lanka’s flagship engineering and technology exhibition, showcasing AI innovations and reaffirming its role in driving national digital transformation and inclusive growth.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has recovered Rs772 million in fines from LDI operators penalized for forming a cartel under the International Clearing House arrangement. The CCP said it will continue enforcement despite pending Supreme Court appeals.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. A telecom veteran with 29 years of experience across Millicom, Etisalat, and Hutchison, Rasheed has also held senior leadership roles at Robi Axiata Bangladesh and Hayleys Group Sri Lanka. His appointment is expected to drive SLT’s growth and innovation as the company advances its digital transformation agenda.
According to Opensignal’s October 2025 Saudi Arabia Mobile Network Experience Report, Mobily and stc have tied for the top spot, each earning seven awards. Mobily was named Best Network for overall quality and reliability, while stc dominated in speed and coverage categories. The findings come as Saudi Arabia advances its 2025–2027 spectrum strategy under CST to strengthen its position as a global digital leader.