Held at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, the HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit unfolded as a powerhouse conference on November 18, gathering visionaries, industry leaders, and innovators across the technology, gaming, and digital advertising sectors. This year’s conference created an unparalleled platform for exploring advancements in Huawei’s ecosystem, including AppGallery, Petal Ads, and Cloud, marking new heights in cross-market synergy and digital transformation.

Reports and Coverage
Insulating Telco Partnerships
Global digital transformation is sweeping across public and private organizations, both of which are leveraging emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud, edge computing, AI/ML and automation, among others, to transform their operations. Therefore, telcos must consider a range of factors, ensuring they align with their growth strategies, before signing the dotted lines.
GSMA M360 MENA Opens in Doha with AI, Digital Partnerships at the Forefront
M360 MENA opened its doors in Doha with Host Sponsor, Ooredoo Qatar, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Qatar.
World Usability Day 2024: ICT's Role in Designing for a Better World
Highlighting the efforts being implemented globally to create a more accessible and sustainable society, the World Usability Day 2024’s theme is focusing on “Designing for a Better World.”
OIC-CERT and Huawei Plan Trustworthy Digital Economy for OIC Member States
OIC-CERT (Organization of The Islamic Cooperation—Computer Emergency Response Teams) and Huawei have announced a strategic collaboration, through which they plan to strengthen cybersecurity for OIC member states.
CRA Issues 5th Version of the Class License for Short-Range Devices
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued the fifth version of the Class License for Short-Range Devices after reviewing feedback received from stakeholders and interested parties on the public consultation document published on the CRA's website in the second quarter of this year.
Shaping the Future of Connectivity in the Middle East and North Africa
By Hamdy Farid, SVP, Product at Ookla
Human-AI Symbiosis: Strides Taken in Brain-Computer Interface Research
The pace of innovation in the digital realm is rapidly increasing, and so is the need and demand for powerful communication networks to match the dynamic hub of activity. Consequently, global telecom companies are coming together to leverage their network capabilities to cater to a wider, interconnected, global digital landscape.
Street-Smart Cities: Balancing Innovation with Privacy and Security
Have you ever been to a smart city? This urban area is known to leverage digital technology, especially Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, to improve city operations, manage resources more efficiently, and make cities more livable.
Industrial IoT: Accelerating Industry 4.0 Transformations
By 2028, the global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market is projected to grow to a staggering USD 516.6 billion, according to a report by Research and Markets. This exponential growth underscores the transformative power of IIoT in driving digital transformation and reshaping the industrial industry.