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Leading Trends in the Business:
5G-A, Telco-to-Techco Transformation, and
Sustainable ICT Development
Huawei to Lead Strategic Discussions on 5G-Advanced
and Digital Transformation at Three Forums
Huawei is set to host three informative forums
during the SAMENA Council Leaders' Summit
2025. The forums will address essential industry
developments, including the next evolution of 5G
technology to 5G-Advanced (5G-A), telco-to-techco
transformation, and sustainable ICT development
- key areas fundamentally reshaping the digital
economy landscape across the Middle East and
Central Asia region.
With 10 Gbps downlink, 1 Gbps
uplink, massive capacity, and
ultra-low latency, 5G-A networks
deliver a superior experience for
AI-driven applications.
The SAMENA Leaders' Summit 2025 arrives at a
watershed moment for the region's digital evolution.
With per capita internet usage in the GCC now
exceeding the global average by two hours and
consumers increasingly demanding immersive,
multi-modal experiences, the Summit provides a
timely opportunity for global and regional ICT leaders
to align on strategies that will shape the future of
Phillip Gan digital economies in the 5G-A and AI environment.
President Particularly significant is the region's collective
ambition, formalized in December 2024, to establish
Huawei Middle East and Central Asia the Middle East and Central Asia as the world's first
5G-Advanced region. This bold vision positions local
carriers at the forefront of global telecommunications
innovation.
Bocar A. BA, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications
Council, said, "Having entered the mobile AI era in
2025, the first year of massive adoption of agentic
AI, we're now witnessing a fundamental shift in how
value is created and delivered across the digital
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