With more than 100 initiatives and 1000 government services involved, the Dubai Smart City (DSC) project is the most ambitious ICT programme that has ever been launched in the emirate. Set to be rolled out over a three-year period, the DSC aims to complete the “third phase” of Dubai’s development, propelling it to be a leading global smart city.
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Articles & Analysis | Dubai integrating infrastructure and technology create a more efficient and liveable city from The Report: Dubai 2015
Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Dubai 2015
The emirate continues to benefit from well-developed telecommunications infrastructure with high penetration rates for both mobile and fixed-line services and a local population that is highly concentrated, tech-savvy, and global in both composition and outlook. With saturation rates reached in the local market, telecoms players are looking overseas for growth opportunities. The e-commerce...
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO, eGovernment Authority (eGA): Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2015
How are new mobile apps developed, and what savings do they generate for the government?
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain's mature telecoms market sees growth from data demand from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Boasting high mobile penetration, low tariffs and a mature regulatory authority that has overseen a decade of successful liberalisation, the telecommunications sector in Bahrain is one of the most vibrant in the Gulf. Mobile penetration continues to expand as fixed-line subscriptions decline; however, skyrocketing data demand has led to new...
Articles & Analysis | New technology and spectrum allocation stoke telecoms growth in Bahrain from The Report: Bahrain 2015
One of the most significant telecommunications growth drivers in Bahrain in recent years has been the launch of fourth-generation long-term evolution (4G LTE) services. The kingdom’s three main operators – Batelco, Zain Bahrain and VIVA Bahrain – had been working to roll out 4G LTE services for nearly five years, although limited access to new...