The MEA's network resources are growing. In a special discussion with Telecom Review, the Managing Director of China Mobile International (CMI), Alex Lee, explores the company's strategies for staying relevant in the market over the years.

Read more: CMI: Commitment to Improve Is the Key to Becoming a Trusted International Company

The transformation of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) from a giant telco to a trusted global technology and investment conglomerate has been a journey of breaking boundaries, envisioning futuristic ideas that will change the world and deploying next-generation technologies that will impact every industry. In an exclusive with Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&, he shares the steps that e& has taken to make the change and discusses the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for the Group, in line with its ambitious strategy to drive a brighter, digital future.

Read more: e&: The Transformation Journey

du is embracing disruptive technologies of tomorrow to create further growth and opportunities under the “Powering Governments, Shaping the Emirates Reality” theme during GITEX Global 2022. In an exclusive with Telecom Review, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, shares the company’s vision; its strategies moving forward to better enable people’s digital lifestyles and make sure that 5G coverage is readily available; and du’s role as the key enabler of government entities’ digital transformations and innovations in the public sector.

Read more: du: The Path to Becoming a ‘Leading Digital Telco’

Red Hat is setting the standard for what hybrid cloud can be and do, with its flexible portfolio. The software company uses open source to unify and empower communities on a broad scale. Darrell Jordan-Smith, SVP, Telco, Media and Entertainment and Industries, sat down with Telecom Review to share his views on cloud technologies, enterprise service delivery and cross-industry opportunities, among others.

Read more: Red Hat: Evolving to Be the Number One Hybrid Cloud Partner

A hybrid cloud allows telcos to optimize their operations across a variety of workloads. In an exclusive with Telecom Review, Philip Andrews, vice president and general manager, CEMEA, Red Hat talks about the essence of open hybrid cloud, the role of cloud-native technologies for enterprises and telcos’ digital transformation, along with his outlook on cloud adoption within the region.

Read more: Open Hybrid Cloud Leads to a Digital First DNA

Telecom Review sat down with Samar Mittal, Head of Cloud and Network Services, Nokia MEA, to talk about his new position, the company’s role in helping CSPs unlock their network value, as well as the main business trends in the region and Nokia’s complimentary business-centric solutions.

Read more: Nokia: Three Key Pillars Behind Unlocking CSPs’ Network Value

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, May El-Rafie, microwave lead, Nokia MEA, sheds light on the critical role of microwave connection for 5G deployments and how Nokia's Wavence portfolio is changing 5G transport networks.

Read more: Nokia's 5G Microwave Transport Portfolio Leading Across CSPs and Enterprise Domains

Cybersecurity in the UAE has always maintained a credible record. In the latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI 2020) issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UAE came in fifth. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, shares insightful information on the cybersecurity scene in the UAE and highlights his goals and aspirations.

Read more: Adaptive, Proactive and Dynamic: The UAE’s Cybersecurity Scene

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