The driving of regulatory and risk management efforts is integral to digital leadership. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Hanan Ahmed, chief regulatory affairs and risk officer, du, talked about fulfilling regulatory obligations and customer expectations, the company’s commitment to Emiratization and their efforts in empowering the next wave of women leaders, among other informative topics.

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5.5G Paves the Way for the Intelligent World
Middle Eastern countries were strategic and proactive in their quick adoption of 4G and 5G. Now the region is at the forefront of the next evolution in cutting-edge networks, 5.5G and F5.5G. These technologies will unleash unprecedented upgrades in network performance, connectivity, reliability, energy efficiency and intelligence. On the end-user side, 5.5 G's ultra-broadband capabilities and deterministic latency will empower various sectors, enhancing human-to-human, human-to-vehicle and human-to-thing interactions.
The Time Is Now: Shifting to a Digitalized World
In an exclusive interview, Jay Srage, head of operations at the Michigan Ross School of Business in MEA and managing director at Centrigent Consulting DMCC, discussed the benefits of integrating AI into telecommunications strategies and the top industries that are impacted by digital transformation as well as the overall future of the telecom sector.
Oman National CERT: Enhancing Cybersecurity With People, Processes and Technology
The Oman National Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Oman National CERT), officially launched in April 2010, analyzes risks and security threats that may be present in cyberspace. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Eng. Badar Al Salehi, Director General, Oman National CERT, sheds light on how they assist public and private institutions, ways companies can enhance their security environment and their current initiatives in developing cybersecurity infrastructure.
Vodafone Bringing Radically Different Digital Services to Oman
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Jan Michael Holzberg, chief commercial officer (CCO), Vodafone Oman, speaks about the power of differentiation in providing services and enhancing the digital consumer’s journey.
Ericsson GCC: ‘Supporting Oman’s Diversification With Cutting-Edge Technology’
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson, shares the company’s long history in Oman and its enthusiasm to empower ICT talents in the country.
Orange Cameroon: Partnering With Nokia to Face Security Challenges Head-On
In an exclusive interview with Abdallah Nassar, chief engineering and network officer, Orange Cameroon, he discussed Orange’s network security challenges, the company’s partnership with Nokia, the solutions Nokia provides and the value of the cooperation.
Omantel: Bolstering Oman’s Position as a Strategic Digital Hub for the Region
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Talal Bin Saeed Bin Marhoon Al Mamari, CEO of Omantel, shares the company’s roadmap and strategies for transforming Oman into a digital hotspot.
Nokia MEA’s Rural Connect: An Innovative, Full Turn-Key Green Solution
Nokia has developed partnerships with key CSPs and TowerCos in the MEA region to deliver its Rural Connect solution. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Danial Mausoof, head of sales for mobile networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa, shares information about this innovative solution, the partnerships behind it and its growth outlook, among other valuable insights.
The Intelsat Mission: Unprecedented Innovation in the Satcom Market
Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Rhys Morgan, VP and general manager of EMEA, media and network sales, Intelsat, at CABSAT 2023. He discussed sustainability in space, mission extension, first responders and inflight connectivity, among other insightful topics.