Telecom Review organized the first webinar in the 2024 series, under the theme ‘The Future of Connectivity: Enabling the Internet of Things’. The topic was discussed in depth by Mohammad AlObaid, Product VP, Salam; Georges Jaber, VP Wholesales and BD, Salam; and Dr. Saad Alhuwaimel, Technology and Regulation Sr. Manager, ATSS. The session was moderated by Firas Mhedhebi, Managing Director Middle East, Private Equity, PMP Strategy.
Reports and Coverage
Embracing Digital Evolution: Transformation of the Telecom Industry
By: Markus Tagger, Group CEO, Beyond ONE
UAE Appoints New Council for Artificial Intelligence Advancement
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a law establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC).
Qatar Sets 2030 Targets to Achieve Government Excellence
Qatar’s recently-unveiled third National Development Strategy (NDS3) outlines the plan for the next phase of Qatar’s development journey towards actualizing the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030). As part of NDS3’s strategic national outcomes, Qatar aims to achieve government excellence.
Huawei, HBKU Inaugurate AI ICT Lab to Equip Digital Talents in Qatar
Huawei Technologies and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) inaugurated the Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab, signifying a new chapter in collaborative efforts between Huawei Technologies and HBKU. This state-of-the-art facility represents a fusion of innovation and education, solidifying the fostering of technological advancements and nurturing talent in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
UAE Minister Stresses the Importance of Digital Skills in the Age of Generative AI
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, recognized the proliferation and importance of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as the driving force of the future digital economy.
First of the 2024 Series: Connectivity and IoT at the Heart of Upcoming Webinar
Telecom Review has been gathering top-tier industry leaders and experts in virtual panels for the past four years to discuss the most trending topics in the ICT industry. On January 23rd, a virtual panel entitled ‘The Future of Connectivity: Enabling the Internet of Things’ will emphasize the importance of the Internet of Things and how it is shaping the future of connectivity.
Connectivity Outlook in 2024: Soaring Bandwidth Consumption Expected in the Middle East
By Imran Malik, SVP, Enterprise & Cloud, EMEA & APAC at SES
6G Leading the Global Market: Forging New Opportunities
With the rapid increase of smart systems globally, 6G networks represent the next stage of mobile communication and a major opportunity not only for technology enterprises but for all advanced industries. In the interim, we are testing the shift in devices connected to 5G and 5G Advanced between 2024 and 2025.
UAE Enters 5G Advanced Era, Achieving 10Gbps Speed
One of the highlights for the telecom industry in 2023, especially for the mobile sector, was the decision at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) designating the 6 GHz as the global IMT. This decision ensures ample spectrum support for the advancement of 5G and the development of 6G.