Global Launch of the Second Edition of NEXUS Under the Patronage and Presence of the Minister of State for Communications Affairs, HE Omar Saud Al-Omar NEXUS is Kuwait’s leading platform for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to solidify the country’s position as a regional hub for technological advancement. Organized by Zone Company for Exhibitions and Conferences Management,…
On unlocking telecoms potential through infrastructure upgrades and strategic investment What network upgrades are realistic near term, and how vital is co-investment to deliver them? MURID ATASSI: Between 2025 and 2030, we aim to double the nationwide site count, currently at around 4500 radio sites. Achieving acceptable coverage and performance across the country would require sector-wide…
On fibre transit and market reopening What timeline and financing model will underpin the SilkLink backbone, and what impact will it have? ABDUL SALAM HAYKAL: SilkLink, the government’s project to make Syria a regional internet centre, is designed both to modernise our domestic backbone and to provide a route for traffic between Europe and Asia. Structurally, it has two parts. One is a nationwide…
In English Editor's note: This page includes the Arabic version of this report which was first released in March 2025. To read the English version of the report, click here. Oman is embarking on a transformative journey under Vision 2040, combining innovation and sustainability to redefine its economic landscape. This report showcases the sultanate’s wide-ranging efforts to position…
Interview: Lana Khalaf, General Manager, Microsoft Qatar, on big data solutions revolutionising decision-making across industries How will cloud computing adoption evolve alongside the proliferation of local data centres? LANA KHALAF: Adoption of cloud computing is poised for considerable growth, thanks to Qatar’s visionary approach to digital transformation. The government’s commitment, exemplified…
Interview: Ahmed Abdullah AlMuslemani, President, Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), on supporting smart industries through infrastructure and workforce development What is being done to ensure digital infrastructure remains robust and adaptable, given the increasing importance of emerging technologies? AHMED ABDULLAH ALMUSLEMANI: Qatar ranks fourth globally in the 2024 International Telecommunication…
Interview: Sheikh Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, on infrastructure-led innovation and inclusive growth Which measures are the ICT sector taking to support economic diversification and digital goals outlined under Qatar National Vision 2030? SHEIKH ALI BIN JABOR AL THANI: Core strategies include developing Qatar’s digital economy, advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging…
Interview: Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and IT, on regulatory developments and efforts to foster a skilled labour force How is the regulatory framework evolving to support innovation and competition in the ICT sector? MOHAMMED BIN ALI BIN MOHAMMED AL MANNAI: Qatar’s regulatory framework is advancing in step with its Digital Agenda 2030 to promote innovation,…
Interview: Abdulrahman Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, President, National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), on evolving cybersecurity regulations and how emerging technologies can protect infrastructure How are ICT-related public bodies evolving cybersecurity strategies to safeguard against emerging threats in an increasingly digitised economy? ABDULRAHMAN ALI AL FARAHID AL MALKI: Qatar’s ICT-related public…
When Qatar’s leaders unveiled the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in October 2019, they articulated two overarching goals: enabling organisations to use these new technologies and protecting Qataris from potential misuses. Those twin priorities continue to guide the deployment of AI throughout the strategy’s six pillars. The government has continued to create new bodies and policies,…
