5G: unlocking enormous value in the GCC’s fight against COVID-19

5G: unlocking enormous value in the GCC’s fight against COVID-19

Manama: By Liam Zhao, President of Huawei Gulf North: Without a doubt, digital infrastructure powered by information and communication technologies (ICT) has played a significant role in helping the Gulf to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Countries throughout the region have used resourcefulness and digital tools to successfully mitigate the economic and health impact of the coronavirus. While many of us are still in the midst of the pandemic, it is clear that today's technologies“”particularly 5G connectivity“”are contributing substantially towards recovery efforts, aiding communities and businesses alike.

While the use of technology in the medical field to help