As the world embraces digital transformation, the Middle East is emerging as a vital player in global connectivity and data infrastructure. At the forefront of this shift is center3, a subsidiary of stc Group, dedicated to advancing digital capabilities across the region. Since its launch in October 2022, center3 has rapidly established itself as a powerhouse, leveraging Saudi Arabia’s strategic location to bridge data connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Reports and Coverage
Fixed Wireless Access: A Revenue Game-Changer
By Alex Xu, President of Carrier Business, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
Huawei Discusses 5.5G Future Roadmap at MBBF 2024
Media representatives from the Gulf joined leading telecommunications executives for an exclusive ELITE FWA Club Media Roundtable on the sidelines of the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024) in Istanbul. The executive-level meeting, which brought together leadership from SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Huawei, explored the transformative potential of 5G-Advanced and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies across the Middle East.
Huawei Introduces AI-Driven F5.5G All-Optical Network
During the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), Bob Chen, the President of Huawei's Optical Business Product Line, captivated the audience with his keynote address entitled "Building an AI-Centric F5.5G All-Optical Network for New Growth."
Digital Visibility of UAE National Domain (.ae) Grows Exponentially
The UAE national domain—.ae—has achieved 347,000 registrations, reflecting the demand and confidence in it by companies, individuals, and businesses.
Deep Tech: A New Chapter in the Innovation Story
Deep tech has the power to change the way we produce material, the way we eat, and the way we heal by fusing science, engineering and design thinking, opine researchers and scientists experimenting with this powerful technology.
The Future is No Longer Cloudy: How SMEs Are Capitalizing on Cloud Services
The demand for cloud services has immensely increased due to the rising adoption of cloud computing within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are resorting to the technology to improve business operations.
Project Transcendence: Saudi Arabia’s Upcoming Multi-Billion Investment
Saudi Arabia is reportedly setting its sights on a USD 100 billion artificial intelligence (AI) initiative named “Project Transcendence,” seeking to establish a world-class tech hub in the Kingdom.
Middle East as a Recurrent Pioneer: Where the Future of Broadband is Happening, Now
By Mohamed Salama, Head of Fixed Networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa
China Unicom Guangdong: Fostering Innovation Through 5.5G, AI and U-Joy Cities 3.0
On October 30, 2024, the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 held a captivating event at the Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, where industry leaders gathered to discuss policy development, ecosystem dynamics, and business strategies during the 5.5G Industry Development Forum.