Reports and Coverage

The city of Dubai, UAE, hosted the 53rd session of the Arab ICT Permanent Committee from July 22-23, 2024.

A joint research project by Khalifa University's (KU) 6G Center and Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has developed the first TelecomGPT large language model (LLM). This model, trained on specialized telecom data, offers valuable tools for telecom operators, vendors, standardization bodies, and researchers.

A global internet outage has caused widespread telecommunication breakdowns and shutdowns of Windows operating systems, leading to chaos at broadcasting stations, airports, railways, and banks.

By 2030, physicists expect the advent of a new version of the quantum internet, marking a significant leap in the evolution of the internet.

From AI-driven automation to blockchain-supported systems, the enterprise business landscape is rapidly evolving. Furthermore, emerging cutting-edge technologies promise to support entrepreneurial possibilities through groundbreaking solutions for various industry challenges.

Laying the groundwork of a hyper-interconnected world, the UAE is steadily paving the way for a digital-first future, driven by artificial intelligence and automation.

The mobile telecommunications industry has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aiming to attain a 90% reduction in energy usage through the utilization of 5G technology, according to a GSMA study. The industry endeavors to reduce its carbon footprint and support climate mitigation and adaption efforts.

Honing in on network innovation and evolution during MWC Shanghai 2024, Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group & CEO of Trace Media International engaged in an exclusive discourse with Ma Jichun, Chief Expert on Cutting-Edge and Emerging Technologies, China Unicom and Deputy Chief Engineer at China Information Technology Design & Consulting Institute to learn about his experiences and insights.

The world is making progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC)—the ability for everyone to go online under optimal conditions, at an affordable cost, anywhere, at any time—according to the 2024 edition of the ITU’s ICT Development Index (IDI).

Currently, four million technology professionals are immediately needed to bridge the gap in the cybersecurity industry, according to the World Economic Forum, emphasizing the widening shortage of global technology talents.