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.

Reports and Coverage
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.
Embracing Digital Evolution: Transformation of the Telecom Industry
By: Markus Tagger, Group CEO, Beyond ONE
Wi-Fi 6: Enhancing Businesses Through Network Capacity, Security and IoT
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.
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.
Regional Academic and ICT Experts Emphasize Vital ICT Talent Ecosystem
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.
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.
UAE Marks Momentous Advancement in International Space Collaboration
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.