Quantum Industry Projected to Surpass USD 4 Billion by 2028
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium forecasts the global quantum technology market to more than double, rising from $1.9 billion in 2025 to over $4 billion by 2028. Quantum computing will drive most of the growth, reaching $3 billion with a 30% annual compound rate, while quantum sensing is set to hit $1.1 billion. Venture‑capital funding has doubled to $4.9 billion, and the pure‑play quantum workforce expanded 14% in 2025. Patent activity surged, with China filing 54% of global quantum patents.
Egypt, Yemen Deepen Digital Cooperation
Egyptian MCIT Minister Raafat Hendy met Yemeni ICT Minister Shadi Saleh Basurra to deepen digital cooperation. The dialogue focused on sharing Egypt’s experience in 5G rollout, e‑government platforms and digital postal services to aid Yemen’s telecom reconstruction. Senior officials from...
Saudi Judiciary Integrates AI for Justice Services Transformation
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice announced a new AI‑driven transformation, establishing a Supreme Committee to steer the technology’s rollout across judicial and administrative functions. The initiative builds on a recently‑implemented governance framework and performance‑measurement system designed to boost operational discipline....
NSG’s New CEO: Eng. Haithem Alfaraj to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Neo Space Group (NSG), Saudi Arabia’s flagship commercial space services firm backed by the Public Investment Fund, announced Eng. Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as its new chief executive, effective April 9, 2026. Alfaraj arrives after a two‑decade career in telecom,...
AI Semiconductor Market to Reach USD 1.1 Trillion by 2035
The AI semiconductor market is set to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2035, according to a new industry report. Valued at roughly $102.8 billion in 2025, it is expected to grow at a 27‑33% compound annual growth rate. Growth is fueled by expanding...
IEC Welfare Connects Crew, Cuts Complaints, and Advocates Offshore Wellbeing
IEC Telecom UAE has rolled out its IEC Welfare System across offshore energy sites, delivering structured satellite connectivity for crew members. The platform supports over 5,000 rotating users each month, cuts user complaints by 85%, and trims troubleshooting time by...
Vodafone Oman at Four: Scaling Fast, Delivering Consistently
Vodafone Oman marked its fourth year with roughly 17% market share after a 46% increase in customers and a 66% jump in net revenues versus 2024. The operator expanded 5G coverage to over 99% of populated areas and grew its...
Zain Group Elects New Board, Reports Strongest Financial Results in Over a Decade
Zain Group announced a leadership overhaul, naming Nour Nael Ahmed Al‑Jassim as chair and Bader Nasser Al‑Kharafi as vice‑chair and group CEO. The telecom operator posted its strongest results in 16 years, with 2025 revenue of $7.44 bn (up 14%) and...
Ooredoo Powers Always-On Connectivity with Starlink Satellite Expansion
Ooredoo Qatar has expanded its B2B portfolio by becoming an authorized reseller of Starlink, the low‑earth‑orbit satellite service. The move lets the telco offer always‑on, high‑speed connectivity to enterprises operating in remote, offshore or hard‑to‑reach locations and during network outages....
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network
The United Arab Emirates has rolled out the world’s first commercial upper‑6 GHz (U6GHz) network, positioning the nation at the forefront of next‑generation mobile infrastructure. Led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, the launch targets peak speeds of up...
Own the Autonomous Era: Discover How AI Is Rewiring Networks and OSS/BSS
Telecommunications are undergoing their most significant architectural shift since the IP migration, as AI‑driven autonomous operations become a competitive imperative. The global telecom AI market is projected to exceed $38.8 billion by 2031, growing at roughly 41% CAGR, reflecting massive investment...
FTI and E& Sign Cooperation Agreement to Explore Global Telecom and Digital Ecosystem Opportunities
Freedom Telecom International (FTI), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., and global tech group e& have signed a cooperation agreement at MWC26 to jointly explore telecom and digital ecosystem opportunities worldwide. The partnership creates a structured framework that leverages e&'s...
Staying Connected: How Telcos Remain Resilient Amid Global Uncertainty
Telecommunications operators across the Gulf are proving essential as geopolitical tensions, cyber warfare, and extreme weather threaten national stability. In 2024 the UAE’s du maintained 99.9% network uptime during record floods, while the UAE Cybersecurity Council thwarted AI‑driven DDoS attacks...
Cisco Appoints Bader Almadi to Power Saudi Vision 2030 Ambitions
Cisco has appointed Bader Almadi as Vice President of Cisco Saudi Arabia, tasking him with steering the company’s strategy and commercial operations in Riyadh. Almadi, a former Google Cloud Saudi Arabia Managing Director, brings more than two decades of technology...
Du and Ericsson Launch the UAE’s First Implementation of mmWave Extended Range Technology
du and Ericsson have completed a proof‑of‑concept deploying 5G Standalone with millimeter‑wave extended‑range technology across residential areas in the United Arab Emirates. Using Ericsson’s AIR 5343 radio, the trial delivered gigabit‑class speeds and demonstrated macro‑cell architecture can extend coverage for fixed...
