The automotive industry is transforming fast. As per market analysts, conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are expected to peak in the next few years and begin to gradually decline, giving way to electric vehicles (EVs). Many countries have already set up dedicated national automotive industry transformation funds to support the electrification of vehicles and their supply chains in an effort to align with the global green agenda. Despite the current variables in resource pricing and supply chain bottlenecks, subsequently, the new breed of software-rich EVs will lead to an autonomous driving ecosystem.

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The maturity of telecom markets in the GCC region with mobile penetration rates of 130%-210% is limiting rated GCC telcos' revenue growth to about 1%-3% annually, hindering organic growth prospects for telcos, according to S&P Global Ratings. Higher growth rates, broader business diversification, and lower capital intensity fuel the tech appetite of rated telecommunications companies (telcos) in the (GCC) region, the analysis noted.

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In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the integration of generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to generate an economic value of USD 23.5 billion by the year 2030. Given this prospect, it is crucial to develop a thorough comprehension of the implications associated with incorporating this technology into security frameworks.

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At the MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei held the 7th Intelligent RAN Summit. Carriers and industry partners from all over the world gathered to share the latest wireless network intelligence technologies, including the telecom foundation model and digital twin system, and discuss the characteristics of each generation of autonomous networks, and their application scenarios, and commercial practices.

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Satellites, the high-tech sentinels orbiting from above, embody the sophisticated infrastructure required for a thriving modern society, facilitating seamless communication, enabling scientific exploration, and contributing indispensably to the intricate web of technological progress.

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