Oman’s information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector has continued to advance in recent years, boasting an increase in internet access of 98% in its households, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
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UAE and Kuwait Sign MoUs to Enhance Innovation, Security, and Stability in the Gulf
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait strengthened their bilateral relations by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and executive programs to support the collaborative efforts of both nations in various sectors, including telecommunications and technology.
Saudi Arabia’s Generative AI Revolution Set to Supercharge Profit Across Industries
Generative AI (GenAI) is a technological breakthrough that is already changing the way businesses operate, and this transformation could significantly reshape Saudi Arabia and its journey to a digital future.
CRA Urges Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar to Switch to TDD
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has mandated mobile service providers, Ooredoo Qatar Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C., to shift to the high-speed Time Division Duplex (TDD) technique in the 2.6 GHz frequency band to enhance the country’s public mobile network performance.
Secondary 5G Innovations: Revolutionizing Tech Enterprises
By 2035, the fifth generation of network technology (5G) will reach a market value of USD 13.2 trillion worldwide, revolutionizing industries and providing more opportunities to millions of people.
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UAE to Invest in AI Research and Development in 2025 Action Plan
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the 2025 UAE National Action Plan, which places a strong focus on three key areas, including accelerating innovations in artificial intelligence (AI).
TDRA, MoEc Tighten Telemarketing Regulations to Protect Consumers
The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) held a media briefing to explain the UAE's efforts in regulating the telephone marketing (telemarketing) of products and services in the country. In tandem with this, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is in charge of managing the ‘Do Not Call Register’ (DNCR) and will work closely with relevant organizations to set guidelines, share data, raise public awareness, and regulate individuals.
Cybersecurity Dominates Industrial Network Priorities in Cisco’s New Report
Cisco released its first State of Industrial Networking Report to highlight the key priorities in the evolving industrial networking landscape, with cybersecurity being the top challenge for organizations that are trying to run and maintain industrial infrastructure.
CRA, ITU Launch Qatar's Digital Innovation Profile
Qatar’s Digital Innovation Profile (DIP) has officially been launched by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).