2020 has been quite a year and the least we can say is that it was “unprecedented”. Existing ICT and telecommunication trends gained more ground in light of the new normal imposed on everyone as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The telecommunications industry was put under the spotlight given its substantial role in keeping businesses and almost all sectors running. As 2021 begins, new opportunities for telecom players will emerge.

Reports and Coverage
Join Telecom Review’s upcoming virtual panel
Telecom Review is organizing a virtual panel entitled “The opportunities of 5G fixed wireless access” on January 21st at 4 pm Riyadh time.
Brands post COVID-19: Out with the old, in with the new
By Rabih Farhat, founder and managing partner, Related Inc
BENYA empowers African youth through ‘Africa IoT & Ai Challenge’
After the great success of the Arab IoT & Ai Challenge that started 2 years ago in the MENA region, it is a pleasure to announce the official launching of the Africa IoT & Ai Challenge.
Innovation’s impact on communication technologies
The rate at which technology is created and then commercialized has been nothing short of dizzying. At the turn of the century in 1999, people envisioned a future characterized by huge evolutionary strides in technology such as autonomous cars, a huge uptake in artificial intelligence and drones, among many others.
Benchmarking the global 5G user experience
Opensignal has published a new look at the 5G experience across 15 leading 5G markets, following the analysis it has done previously of the real-world 5G experience of users across mobile operators in a number of countries globally, including Australia, the U.S., Taiwan and South Korea.
Do what’s counter intuitive
2020 has seen us rely on being digitally connected more than any other time. But while our online time has accelerated, almost doubled since the onset of Covid-19, we’ve relied on our service provider more than ever, there still remains a lack of love for the sector.
The UAE first to significantly increase indoor wireless network speeds
In line with the vision of TRA to enhance the regional and global leadership of the United Arab Emirates in the field of communications and information technology, the country's regulatory authority has designated an additional 500 MHz radio spectrum of 6 GHz band (specifically 5925-6425 MHz) to Wi-Fi for indoor use at an EIRP of 250 mW under class authorization.
The power of five tech domains can unleash an intelligent society in Saudi Arabia
With ‘digital transformation’ now woven into the fabric of the Kingdom’s national development vision over the next decade, Terry He, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, reflects on the substantial progress made to date, and what priorities are coming up next in creating a more connected and intelligent society.
Smart Dubai plays major role during COVID-19 pandemic with its digital services and programs
Smart Dubai’s network of advanced digital services and programs played a critical role in facilitating government operations, allowing entities to provide uninterrupted e-services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the emirate.