Satellite internet represents a transformative opportunity for the UAE and Gulf region, offering unparalleled resilience, inclusivity, and strategic
Despite global efforts to accelerate the shift toward renewables, hydrocarbons remain the economic backbone of Gulf states, and their strategies reflect a deliberate effort to shape—not
The Internet is a global network of networks, yet every country''s relationship to it is different. This report provides an outlook on the current state of the Internet in the Gulf region. We offer an analysis of the
Amidst global decarbonization dynamics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Digital economy, and energy prices are shaping the energy transition in a way that has never been more critical. Using
Countries in the MENA region have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap in competitiveness and trade integration with more advanced regions through the development of a low-cost, broadband Internet
Washington, DC, 23 September 2024—The Internet Society (ISOC), a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, and secure Internet, released a comprehensive report
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The UAE leads the region in IPv6 deployment followed by Saudi Arabia. Dependency on International Internet exchange points (IXPs): Recent years have seen an increase in the number of Internet
As demand for high-speed internet continues to grow, we expect increased adoption of 10 Gbps speeds to support more demanding applications
Significant investments in data centers and high-performance computing systems are driving AI readiness, with Saudi Arabia and the United
The region''s combination of capital, location, government support, and partnership with leading American technology providers is nearly unique. Few regions globally can deploy gigawatt
In addition, GBI stated that the Gulf was evolving into a global hub for high capacity data trans-mission. In this respect, GBI''s model can be extended to the Mashreq and North Africa regions in order to
Rather than prioritising strict computational sovereignty, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are positioning the country as a regional and global hub for AI and cloud services, leveraging regulatory
Despite their abundant oil and gas wealth, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are cautiously navigating the energy transition.
We examine the Internet landscape in eight different countries in the Gulf region as the next in our series of RIPE NCC Internet Country Reports.
Strategic foresight is essential for the resilience of Gulf Cooperation Council states, which are highly dependent on energy exports. Various projects
The main obstacle to Starlink''s business expansion in the region now appears to originate in Washington rather than Gulf capitals. The recent spat
The Gulf transformation is not merely about energy – it is about power, diplomacy, and resilience in a fractured global system.
Across the Gulf region, economic diversification has long been pursued as a means to futureproof prosperity. As part of their “Vision”
Gulf-based IPSs have managed to rapidly grow their fiber footprint and migrate their customers to faster broadband services. However, a substantial
Gulf Ambition: Sustainability and Commitment to the Digital Age Geographically, the Gulf''s location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa
Gulf countries have rising energy demand: Gulf countries have seen rapid economic growth and have become major energy consumers in their own right. Regional electricity consumption is growing at
The Gulf is Navigating Between Ambitious Divergent National Strategies, Goals and Structural Challenges Common Objectives Despite their abundant oil and gas resources, Gulf Arab The Gulf
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have pursued ambitious digitalization strategies as part of their broader economic transformation agenda. This paper provides a thorough
While the Gulf region is rapidly positioning itself as a global AI infrastructure hub, it faces several significant challenges. Despite energy abundance, the extreme climate requires expensive
Satellite internet represents a transformative opportunity for the UAE and Gulf region, offering unparalleled resilience, inclusivity, and strategic independence.
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