29 - 31 March 2020 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Celebrating the 10th ANNUAL

THE DESTINATION FOR 5G GAME CHANGERS

DELEGATE BROCHURE

WHERE INNOVATORS MEET TO ADVANCE 5G NETWORKS AND DRIVE THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Supported by

Co-located with

YOU’VE LAUNCHED 5G… SO WHAT’S NEXT?Let us help you stay ahead of the curve with our targeted agenda covering the most timely topics:

KEY TOPICS FOR 2020:

Learnings from 5G launches: 5G FWA and eMBB

From 4G to 5G and converged networks

Network migration options and roadmaps

Standards, spectrum and security

Delivering the promise of 5G for enterprise

Virtualisation & software, network slicing and the edge

5G core, transport and RAN

The digital telco: partnerships, agile services and capturing the B2B market

5G launches: successes and learning

2019 saw a wide range of 5G launches across the advanced

Middle East regions. 5G MENA is the only place to hear from all the key operators in the region for the insights and learnings you need to

know now to take 5G to the next level.

5G enables industry to go digital

The time is now for operators to understand and explore

the untapped potential of 5G service-orientated networks for

industry verticals. Understand the architecture and business models

behind commercialising 5G for enterprise markets.

5G technology break-throughs

The time is now for operators to assess what 5G can do and make plans to commercialise

the technology for enterprise use cases including private networks,

industrial IoT and edge computing.

Building coverage and capacity on the

network It is estimated that networks in

the Middle East will reach capacity by 2023, making it essential for

operators to understand emerging technologies in densify network

densification including beamforming, small cells and millimeter waves.

400+ ATTENDEES

50+ INSPIRATIONAL

SPEAKERS

15+MENA COUNTRIES

REPRESENTED

52%OPERATOR AUDIENCE

Which enterprise verticals are the most receptive to adopting 5G private networks? How do operators tap into these markets with speed and scale?

Will it be most lucrative for operators to develop offerings across industry verticals or specialise in specific industries?

Transforming the oil and gas industry with 5G

As operators move to deliver service offerings in new industry verticals, how does the industry ensure 5G for enterprise delivers a ROI?

What do key enterprise verticals look for from a 5G partner?

5G and autonomous vehicles

Combining 5G in-door, outdoor and IoT technologies to deliver smart cities.

Partnership models: how are operators working with the automotive industry to bring autonomous vehicles to life?

Inbuilding innovations and delivering the 5G connected stadium

DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL OF THE 5G ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITY

COMPELLING QUESTIONS WE WILL BE ANSWERING: HEAR REAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES

The 5G for enterprise opportunity is about to explode and the strategy decisions operators take now will make or break their profits and ROI in the next years. Join us at 5G MENA to discover what industry innovators have planned for capturing the enterprise 5G market in 2020 and beyond.

“5G MENA IS LEADING THE WAY TO

A BRAVE NEW WORLD.”

PRINCE THOMAS, DIRECTOR - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL AND NEW BUSINESS,

OOREDOO OMAN

“THE INTIMATE FORMAT OFFERS A HIGHER QUALITY OF NETWORKING.”

RIKARD WAHLSTRÖM, SALES DIRECTOR, EMEA, MICRODATA TELECOM

“The 5G MENA 2019 event has clearly shown the worldwide momentum in the

development of the future 5G eco-system, focusing on advancing and commercialising

5G networks. I’m pleased to have been a part of this unique event in the MENA region.”

Hatem Bamatraf, Group CTO, Etisalat International

“GREAT EVENT AND INSIGHTFUL ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE REGION ON 5G. THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENORMOUS.”

PAMELA BIRUNGI, STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGER, EXFO

“5G MENA IS THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM THAT

ADDRESSES THE 5G DEVELOPMENT IN THE

MENA REGION FROM ALL ASPECTS.”

AYMAN EL NASHAR, VP & HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY PLANNING – ICT & CLOUD, DU

“I found the conference one

of the best events I have ever been

to. Exciting information,

new knowledge for me and the best practice

in the new era. Thank you for an

excellent audience, who were well

respected, educated and up

to the level.”Alhassan Ibrahim Muqri,

Regulatory & Legal Director, Virgin Mobile

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES THINK OF 5G MENA

HEAR TOP LEVEL INSIGHTS INTO THE LATEST NETWORK DEVELOPMENTS FROM 5G EXPERTS

Yogesh Malik Group CTO VEON

Ian Watson Chief Executive Officer Cellcard

Isabelle Hajri CMO Ooredoo Algerie

Barak Alon Chief Data Officer Partner Israel

Dr. Mahmoud Sherif VP Technology Strategy &

Architecture and Chairman, 5G Executive Steering Committee, Du

Dimitris Lioulias VP Corporate Strategy STC

Yaqoub AlZarouni Head of Infrastructure

Demand & Quality du

Mats Carrgard SVP, Business Performance, Virgin Mobile Middle East

& Africa

Radu Ciocan Director of Customer

Experience inwi

Adeel Esbhani Director of Brand Strategy &

Planning Zain

Dr. Ayad Aldaijy CIO Ministry for Environment,

Water & Agriculture

Michael Fritsch Independent Consultant,

Telecommunications and Technology Consultant

Edward Gerges Director, Analytics Insight STC

Steven Ghoussain Platform Integrity Lead Careem

Ali Katkhada Group CIO Depa United Group

Adnan Khan Head of B2B Products,

Business Product Management

Ooredoo

Osman Kiraz Expert Artificial Intelligence

& Machine Learning Engineer

Turkcell

Omid Mahboubi Co-Founder Middle East North Africa

Cloud Alliance (MENACA)

Matthew Reed Practice Leader, Middle East

& Africa Ovum

Sami Said Chief Information Security

Officer Tunisie Telecom

Karim Taga Managing Partner Arthur D. Little

Wijnand Van Till VP Business Finance STC

Vivek Zakarde Head of Business

Intelligence & Data Science Reliance General

Insurance

Ahmad Yosif Tarawneh Network Service Assurance

Expert Ooredoo Oman

Mustafa Komut Data Privacy Expert Vodafone Turkey

Dr. Sherif Ragaei Sherif

Senior Expert - Technology Strategy

Omantel Oman

“5G MENA IS LEADING THE WAY TO A BRAVE NEW WORLD.”

PRINCE THOMAS, DIRECTOR - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL AND NEW BUSINESS, OOREDOO OMAN

PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS DAYTELCO AI SUMMIT SUNDAY, 29 MARCH 2020

29 - 31 March 2020 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

5G MENA

13:00 Chairperson’s welcome

13:05 Further Developing Intelligence in a Connected World• Intro to Etisalat Digital and its achievement• Current IoT capabilities• How AI enhances value propositions to our customers• Real life use cases

13:25 KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: Big Data and AI as an Enabler for Digital Service Provider Transformation• How a comprehensive AI and analytics strategy empowers customers• Building new business services around new digital technologies• How AI will shape the future landscape of the telecommunications

industry

13:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: What does an Effective Data Management Strategy Look Like?• The required steps to becoming an AI driven company• What existing and near future privacy laws will mean for modern telcos• The roll Robotic Process Automation can play in automizing routine

tasks

14:15 Refreshment Break

14:45 FIRESIDE CHAT: Customer Churn, Care & Upsell Strategies• Developing effective and dynamic churn models using sophisticated

customer metrics• Deep-Learning based models: Pattern recognition vs. traditional

regression models• Offering customised solutions to customers: from tariffs to

personalised services• Upsell strategies using advanced recommendation engines

15:15 KEYNOTE: Modern Approaches to Marketing Using Data AnalyticsIsabelle HajriChief Marketing OfficerOoredoo Algerie

15:35 Increasing Customer Happiness with Artificial Intelligence• New era, new expectations• AI-based solutions:• Recommendation Engines• Chatbots• Speech AnalyticsOsman Kiraz, Expert Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning EngineerTurkcell

15:55 ROLLING OUT 5G: Creating a Proactive Approach to Network Design, Planning and Optimization• How customer data can provide an overview of network requirements• Capacity models and planning to offer predictive views of network

changes• Network planning through customer segmentation and prioritization• Site optimization for 5G• Introducing ML algorithms to optimize mobility

16:15 Network Failure Prediction and Prevention• Real-time monitoring and troubleshooting of traditional and virtualized

networks using AI and ML• Automating corrective actions to prevent service disruption• Prioritizing service issues to ensure rapid resolution

16:35 End of Telco AI Summit MENA Focus Day

AGENDADAY 1 - 30TH MARCH 2020

29 - 31 March 2020 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

5G MENA

08:50 Chair’s Opening Remarks: 5G market dynamics for 2020 to 2025Karim Taga, Managing Director, ADLittle

09:00 Showcasing 5G’s first achievements• A look back at 5G in 2019: key milestones in MENA• 5G network roll out, FWA and eMBB: take-up and

next steps• Exploring go-to-market strategies and successful

consumer propositions from the first 5G use-cases

09:20 DIAMOND SPONSOR KEYNOTE: Unlocking the full potential of 5G• Realising self-organising cloud-native 5G architecture• Tapping into the network slicing opportunity to

maximise a service orientated network• From proof of concepts to ROI: driving innovations

in B2C and B2B markets with break-through 5G technologies

09:40 KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: The evolutional journey to full 5G realisation• The benefits of 5G stand-alone and how to build,

deploy and commercialise the 5G SA network• Matching business ambitions to technical

deployment strategies• Smart steps for a successful network migration

journey and moving to the cloud-native 5G coreYogesh Malik, Group CTO, VEONIan Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Cellcard

10:00 CXO OPERATOR INSIGHT: Launching the first 5G network in the worldA deep dive into how one operator became first to market globally with a commercial 5G network and what was learnt about successful 5G deployment along the way.

10:20 PLATINUM SPONSOR KEYNOTE: The six 5G business models poised for commercial success• Commercial opportunities for providers as

connectivity and content providers in the 5G era• Developing new commercial identities for telcos:

network slice provider, service enabler, service creator or the differentiated terminal provider

• Sizing the 5G market opportunities across industry verticals and defining go-to-market strategies

10:40 Exhibition Visit, Refreshment Break and Speed Networking

11:30 Building service-orientated 5G networks• The key components of an agile network ready to

support diverse service offerings• Building a network that delivers mMTC & URLLC• The role of the 5G core for key service orientated use

cases

11:50 GOLD SPONSOR KEYNOTE: AI and the network: enhancing performance and predictions• How will AI simplify 5G network operations?• Enabling 5G network automation architecture• Big data, automation and artificial intelligence• Network optimisation and the role of AI

12:10 5G and AI: Your new line of business • Utilizing AI and data monetization strategies to generate

new revenues in a 5G world • How communication companies can take a piece of the

big cake called advertising • The technology revolution: work fast, fail cheaplyBarak Alon, Chief Data Officer, Partner Israel

12:30 eMBB and enhanced consumer experiences• Reviewing pains and gains following eMBB launches

in MENA• Successful OTT partnership models to capitalize on

consumer demand for UHD video, augmented reality and remote gaming

• Key enablers for driving the uptake of 5G mobile subscriptions and delivering revenue growth

12:50 PANEL DISCUSSION: Delivering on the vision: 5G for enterprise and consumers• What do key enterprise verticals look for from a 5G

partner?• Exploring innovative 5G deployment in stadia, oil &

gas, smart cities and more• When, how and with who: monetising key industry

verticals with compelling 5G services and market strategies

Dr. Ayad Aldaijy, CIO, Ministry for Environment, Water & AgricultureAli Katkhada, Group CIO, Depa United Group Dimitris Lioulias, VP Strategy, STC

13:10 Exhibition Visit, Lunch Break & 5G MENA Hosted Lunch Tables

CAPTURING THE 5G ENTERPRISE MARKET EXPLORING 5G DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS

PLENARY KEYNOTES: 5G ACHIEVEMENTS AND AMBITIONS

14:10 Chair’s Opening RemarksMatthew Reed - Practice Leader, Middle East and Africa , Ovum

14:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: 5G for enterprises: tests, trials and launches• As operators move to deliver service offerings

in new industry verticals, how does the industry ensure 5G for enterprise delivers a ROI?

• Will it be most lucrative for operators to develop offerings across industry verticals or specialize in specific industries?

• Approaches to co-creating 5G proof of concepts with enterprises and developing SLAs to unlock new revenue streams

Wijnand Van Till, VP Business Finance, STC Adnan Khan, Head of B2B Products - Business Product Management, Ooredoo Shubh Agarwal, SVP, 5G Solutions, Metaswitch

14:45 ENTERPRISE CASE STUDY: Transforming the oil & gas industry with 5G• How 5G’s high speeds and low latency delivers

operational transformations in the oil and gas industry

• Integrating 5G technology effectively with sensor networks and drones

• Reviewing industry expectations and requirements

15:05 Powering smart cities with 5G and IoT• Combining 5G in-door, outdoor and IoT

technologies to deliver smart cities• Achieving capacity requirements in highly

populated areas with end-to-end 5G infrastructure and network densification

• Enabling smart city applications including autonomous cars, drones and robots

15:25 PANEL DISCUSSION: Preparing the network for URLLC and mMTC to deliver on enterprise expectations• The key components of a 5G network that delivers

URLLC and mMTC • SA 5G to achieve the network speeds and

reliability needed to meet enterprise requirements• Making network deployment more agile and

service rollout faster to deliver 5G for business Yaqoub AlZarouni, Head of Technology Demand & Quality, du

15:55 Afternoon exhibition visit & refreshment break

16:30 CASE STUDY: In-building innovations and delivering the 5G connected stadium• Applying 5G in MENA to deliver the most

connected stadium in the world• Cutting-edge and immersive digital experience using

5G• Overcoming the in-building challenges associated

with delivering 5G for stadium

16:50 PANEL DISCUSSION: Reducing time to market with test and measurement break-through technologies As network complexity increases, network testing becomes increasingly important in the race to market with innovative and reliable 5G offerings. This session will explore the latest innovations in test and measurement. From development to validation and deployment, find out how to reduce time to market and increase reliability.

17:10 Close of 5G MENA Day 1

17:15

ANNUAL 5G MENA AWARDS CEREMONY AND EVENING RECEPTIONCelebrating excellence and innovation in the MENA region’s 5G community, offering an exceptional opportunity for the industry’s leaders to meet and showcase their achievements.

14:10 Chair’s Opening RemarksMichael Fritsch, Senior Advisor, Telecommunications and Technology

14:15 Full network transformation and 5G SA• Exploring the migration and deployment options

on the road to SA• The business case for 5G SA: facilitating a wide

range of new industry use cases• Achieving a simplified RAN architecture and

cloudnative 5G Core

14:35 DEEP-DIVE: An operator’s guide to implementing 5G architecture• The decision- making process: incremental

network upgrades vs full network transformation• Exploring the architectural decisions made and

the learnings• Challenges and solutions on the 5G network roadmapDr. Mahmoud Sherif, VP Technology Strategy & Architecture and Chairman, 5G Executive Steering Committee, Du

14:55 The need-to-know on 5G core connectivity• Understanding NR and 5G core network deployment• 5G core vs EPC and converged network options• Achieving a cloud-native, service-based 5G core

platform

15:15 5G and data privacy in a hyperconnected world • Design and deployment options for secure

networks • Approaches to 5G network encryption • Strengthening the security and resilience of the

networkMustafa Komut, Data Privacy Expert, Vodafone Turkey

15:45 Afternoon exhibition visit & refreshment break

16:20 Network optimisation to achieve peak network performance• Overcoming the challenges of optimizing 5G

networks: the role of big data and AI• Insights for optimising hybrid 4G/5G networks

and maintaining performance across 4G networks carrying 5G signalling

• How will operators optimise 5G network delivering enterprise services with differing performance requirements?

16:40 PANEL DISCUSSION: The RAN Evolution• From RAN to C-RAN and V-RAN• RAN architecture for flexibility and AI enablement• The OpenRAN and virtualization revolution:

outcomes and learnings so far

17:10 Close of 5G MENA Day 1Sherif R. Sherif, Senior Expert - Technology Strategy, Omantel Oman

17:15 Annual 5G MENA Awards Ceremony and Evening ReceptionCelebrating excellence and innovation in the MENA region’s 5G community, offering an exceptional opportunity for the industry’s leaders to meet and showcase their achievements.

29 - 31 March 2020 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

5G MENA

08:55 Chair’s Opening RemarksJohann Adjovi, Principal, Analysys Mason

09:00 Pioneering the digital economy with 5G• Timelines for the next wave of 5G enabled

innovations and opportunities to drive ROI• Exploring the 5G trends accelerating and markets

expanding• The next era of real-world applications: 3D

holograms, robots, drones, driverless cars and more

09:20 PANEL DISCUSSION: The era of telco collaboration: Opensource, partnerships and shared infrastructure• Global examples of telco partnership and shared

infrastructure arrangements• The revolutionary impact of the opensource

revolution and future developments• Developing agile, open software-defined networks

which are secure by design

09:40 PLATINUM SPONSOR KEYNOTE: Building and monetising the cloud-native 5G and the edge• Utilising cloud computing and hyper-scale

datacentres to maximise the 5G edge• The potential of edge computing for building low

latency apps for 5G devices• Delivering single-digit millisecond latency to mobiles

and connected devices

10:00 Converged networks and market opportunities• Merging wireline, Wi-Fi and mobile LTE/5G systems

into one ubiquitous communication platform• Future-proofing and designing a smart converged

network• Aligning business strategies, product lines and

network architectures to create powerful converge service offerings

10:20 5G: from revolution to reality• Key take-aways from 5G deployment and

commercialization• End-to-end 5G: what’s missing from the ecosystem?• Accelerators for 5G roll out and uptake of 5G routers

and devices

10:40 Exhibition Visit, Refreshment Break and Speed Networking

11:10 PANEL DISCUSSION: Utilising and commercialising new 5G technologies and developments• Release 16 standards and studies and what they

mean for the industry• How operators can utilise release 16 standards to

further commercialise and monetise 5G• Exploring new possibilities with URLLC and industrial

IoT technologies

11:40 GOLD SPONSOR: Making 5G networks secure by design• Security network infrastructure for agile 5G networks• Building security safe-guards into the design and

build of 5G core networks• Overcoming the challenges of securing data flowing

across boardersSami Said, Director of Security, Tunise Telcom

12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Strategies and insights to maximise spectrum• Developments in spectrum allocation, pricing and

dynamic spectrum sharing• Tech choices and spectrum: maximising throughput,

coverage, quality and latency• New use cases and the role of spectrum: network

slicing, private networks and more

12:30 The regulator’s view on 5G innovation• Creating the right regulatory environment to foster

5G innovations• The regulator’s role in contributing to key 5G

research for industry verticals• National strategies for economic growth

underpinned with 5G

12:50 GOLD SPONSOR: Realising the potential of private 5G networks in MENA

13:10 Exhibition Visit, Lunch Break & 5G MENA Hosted Lunch Tables• The role of private networks in powering the digital

economy and smart cities • Private networks: an untapped monetization

opportunity for operators in MENA• The technology to bring private 5G networks for

enterprises to life

PLENARY KEYNOTES: WHERE TO NEXT WITH 5G?

DELIVERING 5G APPLICATIONS MAXIMISING COVERAGE & CAPACITY

14:10 Chair’s Opening RemarksMatthew Reed - Practice Leader, Middle East and Africa , Ovum

14:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Network slicing in action• The slicing architecture essentials for delivering

5G applications• Effectively dividing the telco network from the

enterprise facing slice• Applying network slicing to deliver virtual private

networks to enterprises

14:45 Building the cloud native network to deliver 5G applications• Design principles for cloud native applications• The emerging role of containerisation in the

acceleration of 5G features and functions• Scale and deploy functions and features quickly

15:05 Capitalising on the gaming opportunity• Sizing up the gaming market and ecosystem play

for mobile operators• How operators are partnering with OTT players

and gaming developers to 5G gaming to market• How must operators develop cloud capabilities,

5G and the edge to deliver next-gen gaming experiences?

15:25 FIRE-SIDE CHAT: Leaping forward with 5G and video streamingVideo streaming has been described as the ‘killer app’ for 5G, but how successful have operators been to date in monetizing the opportunity and capitalise on the market drivers and demands for video streaming?

15:45 Afternoon exhibition visit & refreshment break

16:05 PANEL DISCUSSION: Go-to-market strategies for 5G apps• From proof of concept to development to delivery:

what are the factors for success?• Which apps and which consumer demographers

are most lucrative?• Tracking consumer megatrends and being first

to market to capitalize on consumer appetites for digital experiences

Adeel Esbhani, Director of Brand Strategy and Planning, Zain

16:35 Developing 5G architecture with an end-user and application-led mindset• 5G architecture to support a wide range of

applications, features and functionalities• From hardware to software: bridging the skills

gap in telcos to design and deploy cloud native, agile and responsive 5G networks

• The devOps mentality and partnering with OTT players to deliver innovative 5G products and services

16:55 End of 5G MENA

14:10 Chair’s Opening Remarks

14:15 Scaling 5G networks and mastering coverage and capacity• Technology breakthroughs in in-building and

urban and rural coverage• Delivering on the data needs of the hyper

connected society• Moving towards 99.99% network reliability and

single-digit millisecond latency

14:35 Getting the most from 5G transport infrastructure• Building a 5G transport network capable of

managing tomorrow’s data traffic growth• Fronthaul, backhaul and x-haul design and

deployment options• Configuring transport infrastructure ready and

able to deploy a wide variety of 5G use cases

14:55 PANEL DISCUSSION: Enabling 5G with network densification• A deep-dive into one operator’s approach to

network densification• The role of macro sites, in-building, RAN and

small cells• Key considerations for urban and congested

areas

15:25 Expanding network potential with massive MIMO• Leveraging advancements in beamforming and

massive MIMO to maximise spectral efficiency and network capacity

• Exploring key deployment scenarios and the role of Massive MIMO antennas

• Understanding the latest developments 3D beamforming and phased array antennas

Ahmad Yosif Tarawneh, Network Service Assurance Expert, Ooredoo Oman

15:45 Afternoon exhibition visit & refreshment break

16:05 Delivering on the promise of small cells• Deploying small-cell base stations for fill-in coverage• Transferring the backhaul to small cell base

stations efficiently• Matching the small cell size and configuration to

the network need

16:25 Exploring the growing role of satellite in 5G deployment• Leveraging satellite to increase coverage and

capacity and achieve the low latency required for enterprise use cases

• Exploring converged optical-wireless-satellite infrastructure

• Approaches to achieving seamless 5G and satellite connectivity

16:45 End of 5G MENA

AGENDADAY 2 - 31ST MARCH 2020

EXCITING NEW AND IMPROVED SHOW FEATURES TO FURTHER YOUR 5G KNOWLEDGE

CO-LOCATED WITH TELCO AI SUMMIT MENABrand new for 2020, you will have the opportunity to tackle key topics including enhancing customer

experience, advances in data monetisation, network operations using AI and much more.

VALUABLE NETWORKING SESSIONSJoin supercharged interactive sessions including speed

networking, hosted lunch tables and closed door executive meetings to share insights, develop best practice and

learn from your peers.

INTELLIGENT MATCHMAKING SOFTWAREOur autonomous software creates your networking

calendar and enables you network with the right for you executives in attendance.

LEADERSIN5G Are you a C-Level operator looking to discuss high-level

strategies? Join our exclusive closed-door morning briefing for CxO level leaders on day 1.

INTERACTIVE QUIZZES AND LIVE POLL SESSIONS Follow along with the speakers presentations and get live insights from your peers about the most pressing

industry topics.

CELEBRATING OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARYTo commemorate our 10th year of 5G MENA, we will be

introducing special features such as a dedicated 10 year themed panel discussion and additional

awards. Make sure you get involved!

21.2% 5G connections will account for 21.2% of mobile subscriptions in

the Gulf Cooperation Council bloc by end-2023.

10 5G networks will have been

launched in 10 MEA countries by the end of 2020.

25% Autonomous vehicles should account for 25% of journeys within the Emirate by 2030.

26.8m There will be 26.8 million 5G subscriptions in MEA

by end-2023.

SEIZE THE 5G OPPORTUNITYAre you ready?

“COMMERCIAL 5G SERVICE LAUNCHES ARE UNDERWAY IN THE

ADVANCED GULF MARKETS, MAKING THESE MARKETS AMONG THE FIRST

IN THE WORLD TO LAUNCH 5G”*

“EARLY LAUNCHES OF 5G WILL PUT GULF OPERATORS AND MARKETS ON A PAR WITH

SOME OF THE MOST ADVANCED OPERATORS WORLDWIDE.”*

“AS 5G TECHNOLOGY EVOLVES, NEW USE CASES ARE EXPECTED TO EMERGE IN SECTORS INCLUDING

AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORT, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, OIL AND GAS, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE, MEDIA AND

ENTERTAINMENT, AND RETAIL”*

*Source: Matthew Reed, Practice Leader MEA, Ovum

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