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In 2024, the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) industry confronts a plethora of obstacles, including regulatory constraints, geopolitical tensions, and the ongoing struggle to retain skilled professionals. While these issues may tempt corporate leaders to adopt a cautious approach, embracing inertia is not a viable strategy for future success. Instead, it is essential to view this moment as an opportunity for bold transformation, harnessing innovation to propel companies into a landscape teeming with potential.

7 February 2024 - e&, Telecom Egypt, Telin and a major Indian operator have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a consortium with the aim to develop the ICE IV Project. This new Data Center (DC) to DC system shall seamlessly connect the Intra Asia region to India and the Middle East on a unique route that will break the mold between these regions.

The IoT market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and the advent of machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions is poised to be the next revolutionary step in the realm of payments.

In a keynote focusing on the priorities around digital infrastructure such as subsea, data center and edge expansion, and its implementation growth in the GCC region, Georges Jaber, Vice President Wholesale and Carrier Relations, Salam; Fahad Alhajeri, CEO, center3; Sohail Qadir, CEO, Zain Omantel International (ZOI); and Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director, FTI Delta (Moderator) gathered on stage.

In a landmark meeting, Eng. Mohamed Nasr, the Managing Director and CEO of Telecom Egypt, and Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, the President and CEO of Qatar's satellite company, Es’hailSat, convened to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration and mutual cooperation in the telecommunications and satellite industries.

In one of the keynotes focusing on the positioning of the GCC as the next global connectivity hub, Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, e&; Obaid Rahman, Head of International Wholesale, du; Ziad Alhasson, Carrier & Wholesale Sales VP, stc; and Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director, FTI Delta (moderator) discussed key topics such as digitalization, evolving customer experience, partnerships, AI adoption, as well as the evolution of messaging, roaming and voice.

The challenge faced by enterprises in achieving success in the realm of private 5G and Wi-Fi lies in the imperative need for a unified approach to management. This necessity arises from the proliferation of disparate systems and management dashboards. The complexity is particularly pronounced on the network forefront, where a myriad of technologies, including wired, Wi-Fi and private 4G/5G networks, are essential for seamlessly interconnecting an organization. A comprehensive survey, involving 402 North American enterprises, underscored the magnitude of this challenge. Remarkably, over 85% of respondents acknowledged having distinct deployments or future plans for each of these critical technologies.

The integration of robots into public life is proclaiming a transformative era in the United Arab Emirates, as the government and businesses spearhead initiatives to elevate efficiency and innovation across all sectors.

In the realm of modern data centers, the triumvirate of speed, power, and performance reigns supreme. In this ever-evolving digital landscape, data centers have become the nerve centers that drive the heartbeat of our interconnected world. They are the powerhouses that propel industries forward, the catalysts that enable seamless communication, and the enablers of innovation.

By Danial Mausoof, Market Head, Technology and Solutions for Mobile Networks, Middle East and Africa at Nokia