During the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia MEA. He shared the core of Nokia MEA’s mobile network strategy in 2024, the value of partnerships, the initiatives for sustainable, intelligent, and secure mobile networks, and a glimpse of what Nokia will continue to do amidst the MEA region’s dynamic evolution.
Interviews
Huawei: Equipping Operators to Explore Innovative AI Practices in Middle East & Central Asia
In an exclusive interview during the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Haofei Liu, Vice President, ICT Marketing & Solution Sales, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, elaborated on the implementation of AI-driven autonomous networks in the region.
Fortinet’s Journey to Safeguarding the Global Digital Landscape
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Fortinet’s Senior Director for South Middle East, Shadi Khuffash, discusses the company’s initiatives, collaborations, and journey to enhancing global cybersecurity.
du: Advancing 5G, AI, and UAE’s Global Digital Ambitions
As a co-host of the 2024 ITU CxO Meeting, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with du CTO Saleem Alblooshi, a key figure driving innovation in 5G, AI, and next-generation digital infrastructure in the UAE.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how du is shaping the digital landscape in the UAE and beyond; discuss the challenges and opportunities in monetizing 5G infrastructure; the role of AI in advancing network efficiency and sustainability, and du’s pivotal participation in global initiatives.
Mobily: Leading Innovation in Saudi Arabia's TMT Sector
Mobily Wholesale is playing a key role in driving digital transformation and realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals; by positioning the Kingdom as a global digital hub. In an exclusive interview, Thamer Alfadda, SVP of Wholesale at Mobily, talks about the company’s efforts in shaping the digital landscape in the Kingdom.
TDRA: Ensuring the Best Spectrum Utilization in the UAE
During the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with Eng. Tariq Al Awadhi, Executive Director, Spectrum Affairs, TDRA. He discussed the importance of the new spectrum allocation for 6G development in the country and their commitment towards effective spectrum management.
center3: Raising the Bar in Customer Excellence
center3 is redefining industry standards with a commitment to excellence that goes beyond words. Mabs Khan, the Chief Commercial Officer, shared how center3 isn’t just setting expectations, they’re exceeding them at every step. By consistently delivering on their promises, center3 is truly walking the talk and raising the bar for customer excellence across the board.
Driving Connectivity in Asia: Telin CEO on the Impact of ICE Subsea Cable
In this interview with Budi Satria Dharma Purba, CEO of Telin, we explore the key drivers of connectivity growth in Asia, the challenges of meeting rising demand, and Telin's strategy for expanding digital infrastructure. Budi further discusses the benefits of the ICE subsea cable project on the market and the growing importance of establishing alternative connectivity routes.