The Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced the launch of the operational stage of the ICT Regulatory Sandbox to ensure an appropriate legislative response to newly introduced products and services to the market by companies in the industry.
Reports and Coverage
TDRA Empowers Youth for Sustainable Development
The Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), through its "TDRA Youth Council," organized the "Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" forum in celebration of International Youth Day.
Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan Appointed as Zain KSA’s Acting CEO
Zain KSA has announced that Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan has been appointed as the acting CEO of Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA).
New UN Treaty Against Cybercrime Hits ‘Surveillance Tool’ Accusation Roadblock
UN member states on Thursday approved a treaty targeting cybercrime, the body's first such text, despite fierce opposition from human rights activists who have warned of potential surveillance dangers.
Saudi’s MCIT Announces Second Phase of Source Tech Initiative
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the start of the second phase of the Source Tech initiative, which forms part of efforts to boost the Saudi digital economy.
Andrew Kvalseth Appointed as New Beyon CEO
After a successful tenure of six years that ignited the digital transformation of the Beyon group, Mikkel Vinter will retire from his role as CEO. Andrew Kvalseth is stepping up as the new CEO, effective as of August 25th, 2024.
The Telco Cloud-Native, 5G-Core Revolution
By 2025, 95% of new digital workloads will be installed on cloud-native platforms, according to a study conducted by Gartner, highlighting the next phase of innovation in telecommunications.
From Ambition to Action: Closing the GCC Innovation Readiness Gap
GCC companies are prioritizing innovation now more than ever as 85% of senior executives in the region have ranked it as a top priority, depicting the region's ambition to lead in the global knowledge economy.
Oman’s TRA Invites Public Consultation on Ultra-Wideband Technology
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has encouraged the public to consult and review the regulation for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology in an effort to improve the provided telecommunications services in Oman.
The Telecommunication Sector’s Role in the ‘Economy of Things’
As the worldwide telecom sector fights a competitive market amidst frequent geopolitical and economic upheavals, operators have few choices but to make the most out of the rapidly transforming ICT market.