IN THE SPOTLIGHT
According to Ericsson’s Q2 2024 Mobility Report, the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) 5G adoption is expected to herald 89% penetration by 2029.
Oman’s information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector has continued to advance in recent years, boasting an increase in internet access of 98% in its households, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the 2025 UAE National Action Plan, which places a strong focus on three key areas, including accelerating innovations in artificial intelligence (AI).
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait strengthened their bilateral relations by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and executive programs to support the collaborative efforts of both nations in various sectors, including telecommunications and technology.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has mandated mobile service providers, Ooredoo Qatar Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C., to shift to the high-speed Time Division Duplex (TDD) technique in the 2.6 GHz frequency band to enhance the country’s public mobile network performance.
Finnish telecommunications giant, Nokia, has launched its groundbreaking Autonomous Industrial Monitoring Service (AIMS), transforming its traditional inventory counting process.
Step into the spotlight and be part of the ICT industry’s groundbreaking upcoming event.
The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) held a media briefing to explain the UAE's efforts in regulating the telephone marketing (telemarketing) of products and services in the country. In tandem with this, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is in charge of managing the ‘Do Not Call Register’ (DNCR) and will work closely with relevant organizations to set guidelines, share data, raise public awareness, and regulate individuals.
Huawei has announced its business results for the first half of 2024, with the overall performance in line with the expected forecast.
Qatar’s Digital Innovation Profile (DIP) has officially been launched by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Latest News
More News
Latest Issue
It goes without saying that the telecommunications industry is the beating heart of a country. In times of crisis, it is the first resort to ensure business continuity, especially for vital sectors. Lebanon, which has circumvented challenging times, has always relied on the telecoms and ICT sectors.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Fatema Al Afeefi, Head of Employee Experience and HR Digitalization at du, elaborated on the company’s innovative ICT educational initiative and the importance of nurturing talent for the development of the digital economy.
Ooredoo Oman remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to contribute significantly to Oman's digital advancement. Recognizing the efforts of this transformational telco, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with CEO, Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim, to better understand the telco’s role in forming the backbone of a digital society, and its multifaceted approach to communication and technology convergence.
