Ooredoo GCEO highlights role of AI, advanced technologies in driving economic growth at MWC Doha
Group Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, and smart services in accelerating economic and ...
Ooredoo Group CEO Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo highlighted the pivotal role of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, and smart services in catalyzing economic and social progress at the MWC26 Doha event. He stressed that unlocking the full potential of these technologies hinges on a robust, adaptable, and high-quality digital infrastructure capable of meeting the burgeoning demands of such innovations.
This is especially vital as terrestrial and non-volatile networks, coupled with satellite communication solutions, are sought to broaden geographical reach, provide universal connectivity services, and benefit remote and underserved regions. Fakhroo emphasized that forging this integration necessitates bolstering interoperability among diverse networks, devising viable and sustainable business models, and instituting balanced regulatory frameworks that synchronize with technological advancements, stimulate investment and innovation, and simultaneously preserve fair competition and consumer rights.
He reiterated that while enhancing current mobile telecommunications and broadband infrastructures is crucial, the focus should shift towards maximizing these technologies before delving into the realm of advanced communication generations. VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu echoed Fakhroo's sentiments, asserting that enhancing connectivity quality and reliability is no longer merely a technical necessity but a fundamental factor in nations' ability to attract investments, foster digital industries, and promote innovation.
He underscored the need for more effective collaborations between governments, the private sector, and international bodies to craft policies and strategies that ensure expanded connectivity, superior quality, and an enticing investment climate, thus ensuring that the benefits of the technological revolution are not confined to advanced economies but also reach varied societies.
Finally, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin stressed the importance of cooperation among telecommunications firms, mobile service providers, and satellite entities to deliver comprehensive services that can cater to the largest user base and bridge the digital divide between technologically advanced nations and those yet to adopt these technologies.
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