Reports and Coverage

By Imran Malik, SVP, Enterprise & Cloud, EMEA & APAC at SES

As a wrap-up to the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review Group organized its Excellence Awards ceremony to recognize exceptional global and regional companies, along with industry

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.

GCC countries revealed strong digital transformation efforts in 2022 and this continued in 2023, ranking high on the latest annual GCC E-Performance Index.

In today's fast-paced business environment, staying connected and having reliable access to the internet are crucial. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6, businesses now have an opportunity to significantly enhance their efficiency by leveraging its exceptional capabilities.

The advent of AI has sparked enthusiasm for its technological promise. However, it has also raised apprehensions regarding the potential societal implications. According to a study published that aims to guide policymakers in regulating the rapidly growing technology, today’s well-known artificial intelligence models lack much-needed transparency.

The Middle East and Central Asia’s primary source of wealth is talent— a catalyst for our future intelligent societies. In this new era, digital talent drives digital transformation, unleashing digital productivity. As we stand at the precipice of a new era of digital revolution powered by 5.5G, AI, Cloud, and more, building a strong backbone of talent will help solidify our continuous economic growth.

If 2023 was a year full of digital solutions, advanced technologies and new innovations, 2024 will drive us deeper into the modern digital landscape where AI is seamlessly integrated in all industries.

Embarking on a new space venture in 2024, the UAE revealed a collaboration with NASA on the Lunar Gateway Station project— the first-ever space station to orbit the Moon. Securing a permanent seat, the UAE will actively contribute to the extensive lunar and space exploration initiative. As one of the pioneering nations sending an astronaut to the Moon, the UAE gained priority access to valuable scientific and engineering data collected by the station, enriching its pursuit of knowledge.

2023 has been a promising year for the ICT and Telecommunications industry that’s been filled with transformation, diversification, partnerships and networking.