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 GSMA has published an analysis showing how robust 5G growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has followed ambitious 5G spectrum assignments.
By Fadhel Issa, head of networks for customer unit at Ericsson Middle East and Africa
While the controversial 5G C-band rollout in the US sparks conversation if 5G is safe for aviation, another GCC country in the Middle East remains to be undisturbed as navigation systems in its national airspace and airports are safe from potential interference from 5G mobile networks.
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.
The WiFi 6E virtual roundtable organized by Telecom Review will be held on January 24th at 3 pm KSA time, following CITC’s pivotal decision to make the entire 6 GHz band license-exempt to capitalize on the global WiFi 6E momentum.
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.
With regards to the circulated news on the suspension of some flights to certain US airports due to 5G deployment, the telecommunications and digital government regulatory authority (TDRA) clarifies that this issue is exclusively related to the US airports referred to.
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.
The most-awaited 5G C-band deployment in the US will remain limited after leading airline groups plead that 5G is deployed not too close (approximately 2 miles) from airport runaways until the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) can determine how its full implementation can be done without catastrophic disruption.
