Huawei’s UBBF 2023 paves the way for 10-gigabit networks in Middle East, Central Asia

Huawei’s UBBF 2023 paves the way for 10-gigabit networks in Middle East, Central Asia

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The Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2023, organised by Huawei with the support of the UN Broadband Commission, was a platform that brought together global telecom companies, industry associates, standards groups, regulatory entities and specialists from specific sectors.

The UBBF is an annual event in the fixed network industry.  Held under the theme ‘Connecting Intelligence for New Growth’, the forum united experts to share technology insights, experience innovations, and engage industry stakeholders in accelerating the transition to an intelligent world.

The central goal of this gathering was to deliberate on productivity-driven UBB target networks in the era of intelligent connectivity, with a strong emphasis on enhancing UBB network performance to its full potential.

Panels discussions held

A pivotal panel discussion held under the theme ’10 Giga Digital Infrastructure for Accelerating a Robust & Sustainable Digital Economy’ focused on the acceleration of 10-gigabit network development in the Middle East  and Central Asia.

This discussion addressed policy requirements, stakeholders, open collaboration and the benefits of 10-gigabit digital infrastructure.

Regional leaders such as Bocar BA, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council, and Engineer Mohamed Ben Amor, director deneral of AICTO, shared their regional visions during the forum.

Other panelists included Cevat Yerli, CEO of TMRW Foundation; Alex Lee, MD UAE,