Telecom

IT & Telecommunications

e& revenue grows to $19.85bn; net profits rise 33.6% to $3.92bn

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

e&, a telecom and technology leader, has delivered record financial performance in 2025, reporting consolidated revenues of AED72.9 billion ($19.85 billion), an increase of 23.1 per cent year-over-year (YoY) from AED59.2 billion.

IT & Telecommunications

Zain Group revenue hits $7.44bn for 2025; net income doubles to $777m

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications (TechCo) operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has announced robust consolidated financial results for the full-year 2025 (FY-25), and fourth quarter (Q4-25) ended 31 December 2025.

IT & Telecommunications

stc group revenues jump to historic high of $20.75bn; net profit up 12.5%

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

stc group recorded the highest revenues in its history of SAR77.8 billion ($20.75 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit rose by 12.5% after excluding non-recurring items, demonstrating the strength of the group’s business model and the continued execution of its sustainable growth strategy, the company said.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon, GCCIA extend partnership to strengthen regional connectivity

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Batelco by Beyon has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) during Capacity Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate IT & Telecommunications

stc lands $800m Syrian telecom infrastructure project contract

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Saudi telco stc Group has secured the tender for the SAR3 billion ($800 million) Silklink project from the Syrian government that involves the setting up of a 4,500 km fibre-optic network across the country, as well as establishing data centres and international subsea cable landing stations.

IT & Telecommunications

Beyon retains 70pc broadband and 40% mobile market in Bahrain, says report

Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Leading telecom company Beyon continues to hold a strong market position within the Kingdom of Bahrain, maintaining more than 70% of the fixed broadband market and around 40% of the mobile market, said a recent study.

IT & Telecommunications

e& and ZTT complete region’s first hollow-core fibre field trial

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with ZTT, a leading provider of advanced fibre optic solutions, has announced the completion of the region’s first hollow-core fibre (HCF) field trial.

IT & Telecommunications

Zain Bahrain partners with Ericsson to introduce latest 5G solutions

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom and technology innovator in the Kingdom, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Ericsson to introduce the latest 5G solutions in Bahrain, specifically Ericsson’s Local Packet Gateway solution with Edge User Plane technology.

IT & Telecommunications Retail & Wholesale

stc Bahrain boosts retail, tourism offering with new initiative

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

stc Bahrain has launched the kingdom's first VAT Free shopping initiative in telecom sector in partnership with the Planet VAT Free program. This service allows tourists to claim VAT refunds on purchases made at stc retail stores across Bahrain.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Emsteel, e& collaborate to launch advanced private 5G network pilot in manufacturing

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Emsteel Group, one of the region’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials manufacturer, today announced the successful pilot launch of private 5G network of its kind in the manufacturing industry, in collaboration with e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&.