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LEADERS' SUMMIT 2023 SAMENA TRENDS

Since 2018, the SAMENA Council’s Leaders’ Summit has been focused
on 5G, which has catalyzed positive impact on 5G planning and
development in the region, empowered cross-industry participation,
as well as supported policy and regulatory consideration. The Summit
has provided the SA-ME-NA region’s stakeholders visibility on what
to expect and prepare for in the new Digital Age. In 2023, the Council
aims to address evolution of 5G digital technologies and 5.5G
ecosystem development requirements, building 21st century financial
and telecom synergies, enabling digital competence and boost to the
region’s digital economy, and supporting constructive enablement of a
secure Cyberspace.

"National Digital Transformation
had supported Saudi Arabia during
the pandemic, and stc was a key
ICT enabler in it. Digital trust should
be part of product development
lifecycle. Collaborations within
Organizations and with standards

bodies will be an enabler to advance
capabilities in that domain."

- Eng. Haithem M. Alfaraj
Group Chief Technology Officer, stc Group

15 MAY-JUNE 2023