MENA M&A: Saudi's STC buys stake in Vodafone Egypt and the US's Comtech buys Israeli firm Gilat
Vodafone exits Egypt as it refocuses its business. Comtech buys Gilat to expand its offering in secure wireless comms and satellite connectivity.
Focus on Fintech: telecoms continues its move into financial services in MEA
Zain and Boubyan create new Islamic bank