Reports and Coverage

The RIPE NCC recently organized a special webinar on internet governance and its impact on the economy.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities have long been an essential part of the telecommunications market. Following the global economic crisis in 2008 and 2009, global M&A has recovered with a remarkable increase in deals completed annually over the past decade. In the MENA region, M&A has been on telecom executives’ agenda and is set to accelerate in the coming years.

Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has announced a new brand identity and said it is on track to be classed as a 5G regulator by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Social distancing technology is one of this year’s top emerging technology trends that is set to drive innovation in the post-COVID era.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) signed an MoU with Sharjah Environment Company “Bee’ah” to enhance cooperation, partnership and coordination to overcome environmental challenges and unify actions to raise environmental awareness.

Blockchain technology stands to boost the global economy by $1.76 trillion – which is 1.4% of global GDP – in the next decade, according to a new report by consulting company PwC.

By Anjian, president of Carrier Networks Business Group, Huawei Middle East

Capital expenditure on OpenRAN radio units is expected to reach $47.4 billion by 2026, predicted ABI Research this week.

By Femi Oshiga, Vice President of Service Providers, CommScope EMEA

There has been a lot of discussion about drones in the sky, but what about on the sea? Drone ships, more commonly known as unmanned surface vessels (USV), are increasingly impacting the future of the maritime industry.