In an exclusive interview during the 18th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Najla Alkaabi, Head of AI (Acting), du shares the company’s well-balanced approach to AI integration for corporates and operators.
Interviews: 2024
CypressTel CEO Connee Discusses 16 Years of Growth, AI Innovation, and Future Strategies
At ITW Asia 2024, held in Shangri La Singapore, Telecom Review Asia interviewed Connee, CEO of Cypress Telecom (CypressTel) to discuss the company’s journey and key milestones as it celebrates 16 years of success. Connee shared strategic partnerships and growth initiatives that have fueled CypressTel’s expansion. She also shared how the company is harnessing AI to elevate its SD-WAN and SASE solutions, delivering enhanced security and operational efficiency for its clients.
Nokia MEA’s Mobile Networks in 2024: Continued Growth With New Technologies and Customers
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.
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.