The launch of 4G long-term evolution (LTE) services in Kuwait has sparked a wave of increased activity among mobile operators as they move to attract new business in what is already a fiercely competitive telecoms market.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Osman Sultan, CEO, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) from The Report: Dubai 2013
What should be prioritised for the UAE to improve its telecommunications infrastructure and close the gap between itself and OECD countries?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmad bin Humaidan, Director-General, Dubai eGovernment from The Report: Dubai 2013
What type of impact can an extensive offering of e-government services have, and how will you focus your efforts in terms of government integration?
Articles & Analysis | Enhancing connectivity: Technology upgrades underpin mobile broadband expansion from The Report: Dubai 2013
By investing in building infrastructure, Dubai aims to support the local and regional telecoms industry and the broader knowledge-based economy. The value of these investments is significant: the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) estimates that the sector accounted for 4.9% of UAE GDP in 2011. The true value is far higher as...
Articles & Analysis | Bridging the gap: A number of initiatives aim to develop a skilled local labour force from The Report: Dubai 2013
Developing a cadre of highly qualified professionals to drive innovation and lead progress remains one of the biggest gaps and potentially greatest hurdles for Dubai’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The government has acknowledged this gap and has embarked on several initiatives to bolster education and training in the...
Articles & Analysis | A turning point: Development focus looks set to shift to content and services from The Report: Dubai 2013
Boasting almost 13m mobile telephone connections, 1.9m fixed telephone connections and nearly 1m internet users, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the UAE has one of the biggest telecoms industries in the MENA region. The sector plays an important role in the country’s economy, contributing almost 5% of GDP and...