The prices of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have experienced significant fluctuations over the past few months due to increasing economic and regulatory pressures. Traders are now gearing up for a seismic event on Wall Street in the crypto markets worth $15.5 trillion in September. This comes after an insider at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned buyers of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies about the Binance platform, suggesting that Elon Musk could turn X (Twitter) into an updated version of the electronic bank PayPal called "Pi-Bi-El."
Reports and Coverage
Building the ICT Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
From being hunters and gatherers until the present age of rapid digitalization, humans have been the inexhaustible catalysts of this evolution.
Powering the Digital Future: The Growth of AWS Global Cloud Infrastructure
In an exclusive five-part series with Twimbit, Telecom Review will deliver insights on the performance of leading cloud service providers during the second quarter of 2023. This report will focus on the performance of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the past few months and how this will drive their services for the rest of the year.
UAE Ranks Highest in Arab Region in UN's Frontier Technologies Readiness Index
In a significant achievement, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has claimed the top spot in the Arab region in the Frontier Technologies Readiness Index, as reported in the latest Technology and Innovation Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). His Excellency, Engineer Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, has expressed his pride in this remarkable accomplishment, highlighting the UAE's leading and pioneering position on the global stage.
Bilel Jamoussi Takes Helm as Deputy Director of ITU TSB
In a significant development, Bilel Jamoussi has been appointed as Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB). This key appointment comes as ITU continues its mission to achieve universal, meaningful connectivity and sustainable digital transformation, presenting numerous opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Jamoussi brings a wealth of experience to his new role, boasting a remarkable 28-year career journey. With 15 years of private sector experience as a standards director and a solid 13-year foundation at ITU as the Chief of the Study Groups department, he has consistently championed international standards development in the ICT industry, striving to make the advantages of standards and technology accessible to a global audience.
Digital Dubai’s DESC Targets Private Sector Cybersecurity
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), part of Digital Dubai, hosted a workshop for the private sector to discuss the Cyber Force Program, targeting local and international cybersecurity companies.
TDRA Marks Emirati Women’s Day Under the Theme ‘We Collaborate for Tomorrow’
Represented by the TDRA Youth Council and in collaboration with the Eve Committee, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) organized the event titled Emirati Women Entrepreneurs: Success Stories to mark Emirati Women’s Day. Held under the slogan “We Collaborate for Tomorrow,” the event was launched by H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
TRA: Ooredoo Oman, Omantel Record High 5G Data Speeds in Dhofar
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently issued a report on the quality of telecommunication services at tourist sites in the Dhofar Governorate.
Innovation by the Numbers: Cloud Giants' Revenue Soars in Q2 2023
Telecom Review presents an exclusive Twimbit report detailing insights into the performance of the four leading cloud service providers during the second quarter of 2023. This report is the first in a five-part series — a comprehensive collection of insights and analyses designed to provide a deep understanding of various subjects.
Bahrain Leads Among GCC Countries in Offering Affordable Fiber Broadband Services
The latest Arab Price Benchmarking Report confirms Bahrain’s position as one of the Arab region's most competitive telecommunications markets. The report highlights the country's telecom services as being among the most competitively priced in both Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the wider Arab world.