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LEAP 2022, to be held in Riyadh Front Expo Centre, Saudi Arabia from February 1-3, 2022, is set to become the largest global platform to connect pioneers, innovators, and disruptors to explore and engage with the latest technology advancements — fintech, smart cities, fourth industrial revolution (4IR), future energy, creative economy, and healthtech, among others.

The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) officially presented the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license to Salam Mobile (Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd.) during the LEAP tech conference in Riyadh. The license was presented by the CITC deputy governor for regulation and competition Eng. Omar AL Rejraje in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin Saud Al Tamimi, CITC governor, to Eng. Abdul Mohsin bin Abdullah Al Joyan, CEO of Salam Mobile.

By Fadhel Issa, head of networks for customer unit at Ericsson Middle East and Africa

Addressing the keynote stage at the LEAP 2022 event, HE Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, the minister of communications and information technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), shared the aspirations and notable technological developments behind the nation’s leap towards innovation.

The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) hosted a series of webinars in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority in Qatar (CRA), Liban Telecom (OGERO), Professional Computer Association (PCA) in Lebanon and the Arab ISP and Telecom Association (ARISPA). The webinars were conducted with industry experts who underlined the vital role of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) in enhancing network security and strengthening the Internet landscape in Lebanon and Qatar.

Over the course of three days, Riyadh is hosting one of the world's largest tech conferences, serving as a meeting place for the global tech community to discuss the most prominent social and cultural challenges facing the world.

Verizon Business and Atos  announced  an  industry-leading  partnership  to  power  intelligent  IoT  solutions  with private  5G  multi-access  edge  computing  for  businesses,  government  and  communities worldwide. The 5G edge solution will transform the way companies can leverage predictive analytics,  allowing  them  to  improve  operational  efficiency,  mitigate  risk  and  increase revenue.  

The pace of innovation in technology is accelerating at a break-neck speed. Such developments have the power to bring significant business benefits for the organization as well as end-users.

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), there can be a fine line between risks and rewards, particularly on the hardware, data, software, and connectivity. Smart devices and the technology that encompasses IoT make up a world with a promising future. Yet, it can be scary and invasive if the implementation, management, and security are not done properly. Thus, knowing how to navigate this growing field is necessary to protect our information, privacy, and identity.