Reports and Coverage

End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will total $5.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 19.2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) took part in CABSAT 2021, a major event in the Middle East region for satellite communications, television and radio broadcasting as well as digital media industry. The international exhibition and panel discussions are held in Dubai for three days: from 26 to 28 October.

The world celebrates annually on October 29 the international Internet day, a technology that changed our lives, connected all parts of the country together and expanded the relationships between people. An era dominated by digital innovations, the Internet comes to support it and enhance virtual communication despite all the circumstances surrounding us.

During CABSAT 2021, a panel discussion focusing on the topic of building a smart, connected IoT-enabled world was conducted at the SATEXPO Summit stage.

The telecommunications sector is a vital component to the operational success of nearly every existing sector. Roland Daccache, systems engineer manager MEA, CrowdStrike explains how an identity-centric zero trust architecture is key to mitigating cyberthreats targeting telecommunications sector in the Middle East.

Heading into 2022, telecom companies have an even larger role to play as the fifth generation of wireless technology begins to gain traction among enterprises and consumers alike. 5G deployment has been on the fast track with nationwide efforts done to achieve mainstream adoption. In fact, in four-year time, 4.41 billion people will be able to use 5G services. This represents 53% of the world population, according to an analysis by Bankr.

The quick-fire mobility panel & Q&A session tried to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities the transport and logistics industries present in terms of developments and satellite connectivity requirement.

The largest annual broadcast, digital media, and satellite expo in the Middle East and Africa kick starts at the Dubai World Trade Center.

In his presentation, Steven Doiron, executive vice president, regulatory & spectrum affairs at Yahsat, the Abu Dhabi-based multi-mission satellite services company, urged governments and satellite operators to work together internationally to improve space situational awareness (SSA) that allows for effective regulatory implementation and monitoring.  Doiron outlined the international satellite operator community’s efforts to address space debris and urged governments to take action.

The next World Radiocommunication Conference, WRC-23, will take place between November 20 and December 15, 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) confirmed following a consultation with the ITU Member States around the world.