• Saudi Arabia jumps to second rank in ICT index among G20 nations

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia jumped 10 ranks to second place among the G20 countries according to International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index (IDI) 2023. The Information and Telecommunication Technology index monitors the economies of 169 countries to measure their progress in ICT services through two main pillars ‘universal...
  • Industrial metaverse eyes $1trn with output boost

    The latest technology is poised to transform the industrial sector, with a market expected to reach $400 billion by 2030, potentially exceeding $1 trillion, says a report.
  • Use of technology, innovation crucial in daily life

    "Multi-carrier aggregation is a proven method to enhance both the peak and average throughputs of wireless networks. This deployment underscores our unwavering commitment to the UAE's vision of fostering greater technological and innovative integration in every facet of our lives in the country," he adds.
  • Qatar Airways, British Airways, Iberia form new joint venture

    Doha, Qatar -Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia have come together to form a new joint venture In a move to expand international travel options.. The partnership aims to provide seamless connectivity for global travelers through major hubs in Doha, London, and Madrid, covering over 60 countries. With the addition...
  • Saudi Arabia climbs to 13th rank on IATA air connectivity index

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia vaults to the 13th position on the air connectivity index of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2023, up from the 27th position in 2019. In the ranking that includes over 200 countries, the Kingdom achieved a record rise by 14 places. It achieved...
  • World’s longest submarine cable lands in Jeddah, Yanbu

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Center3, a connectivity company owned by stc Group, and Meta Company announced on Tuesday the landing of the world's longest submarine cable project at two of the four planned landing sites in Saudi Arabia: Jeddah and Yanbu. ‏ The project, a part of the 2Africa subsea...
  • AD Ports launches new service to boost trade between UAE and Kuwait

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In order to improve commercial connectivity and trade between the UAE and Kuwait, AD Ports Group launched a new direct shipping service dedicated to Ro-Ro between UAE’s Khalifa Port and Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port. Commenting on the launch of the new shipping service, Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba,...
  • Debunking India-Indonesia maritime connectivity

    To establish connectivity in the Indian Ocean, the two countries need to look at various other aspects, such as setting up a shipping chamber, holding conferences, and appointing transportation attachés at their diplomatic missions to facilitate shipping ventures between Indian and Indonesian firms, he adds.
  • Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert

    At the moment just 36 percent of the 1.25 billion people in the world's 46 poorest countries can plug into the internet, the International Telecommunication Union said. By comparison, more than 90 percent have access in the European Union. The ITU condemned the "staggering international connectivity gap".
  • One third of humanity is still totally offline: UN report

    The Global Connectivity Report 2022 argues that while easy, affordable access to fast broadband is near-ubiquitous in most rich-world nations, vast swaths of humanity remain excluded from the immense possibilities offered by the online experience, stunting economic development and deepening global inequalities.
  • Abu Dhabi to host World Utilities Congress in May

    Abu Dhabi will host World Utilities Congress in May, bringing together more than 10,000 global utilities professionals to explore topics ranging from the future of low carbon power to water supplies. The World Utilities Congress will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
  • Etihad and ITA Airways sign pact

    Codesharing agreement to boost travel and tourism between Italy and UAE.
  • Saudi Arabia tops region’s maritime connectivity progress

    Saudi Arabia has scored 70.68 on the Maritime Connectivity Index.