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Qatar’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach an estimated USD 567.10 million (QAR 2.06 billion) in 2025, according to a report by Statista.

Just when industry experts thought technological evolution couldn’t get any more radical, persistent, and capricious, 2024 delivered a year that encompassed it all; from volatile challenges and new opportunities to enhanced collaborative arenas and surprising breakthroughs.

Jordan’s telecommunications landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with fiber optic subscriptions reaching 556,350 in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).

Telecom leaders, among other business executives, are expected to align with emerging trends to foster digital transformation and build strategies that place technology at the heart of value creation.

The cellular Internet of Things (IoT) market value is projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2028, climbing from the recorded USD 16.4 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%, according to Juniper Research’s Global Cellular IoT Market Outlook. This robust increase indicates a growing demand for advanced connectivity and digital interconnectedness.

The telecom industry is pioneering a unified approach to responsible AI use, setting a precedent as the first sector to embrace this commitment. With AI now embedded in nearly every tech and telecom operation, its responsible application is imperative.

The Optical Distribution Network (ODN) market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating that expenditure will reach USD 3.90 billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.

There is a race to build a new set of satellite-enabled telecom services for consumers, enterprises, and governments. In the Middle East, the D2D landscape has not been explored extensively yet, however, the rest of the world appears to be honing in on this opportunity.

In 2025, the ICT landscape is set to be shaped by advancements in connectivity, data management, automation, and immersive experiences. To truly pinpoint the industry’s expected trajectory, Telecom Review evaluated the industry’s pulse based on the progress made in 2024 and the evident trends that could dominate the upcoming year.

In the era of rapid technological advancement, digital transformation intends to revolutionize industries and economies. At the forefront of this advancement stands artificial intelligence (AI), a technology with the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 5-to-10% globally, according to the World Economic Forum. This underscores modern technologies' crucial role in reversing climate change's effects.