ISLAMABAD – The UAE is ranked first in the Arab Region and fourth globallyin the launch and use of 5G networks, according to the Global ConnectivityIndex.
The UAE is also the third globally in the overall ranking of the index,which measures the Total Connectivity Rating (Most Connected Countries)through four pillars: the movement infrastructure, information technology,global connectivity and social connectivity.
This achievement is the result of the efforts of the telecommunicationssector in general, and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, asthe main driver of the launch of the 5G in the country. In recent years,TRA has worked in cooperation with operators to raise the telecom sectorreadiness to enter this state-of-the-art technology, which contributes tothe UAE’s global leadership and makes it first to deploy and operate 5Gnetworks.
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Speaking on the occasion, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, TRA Director-General,said, “The UAE is reaching positions and achievements on daily basis, whichconfirms its leadership and global competitiveness. A few days ago, the UAEhas been ranked first in the Arab Region and 12th globally among the mostcompetitive countries in the Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019,” Wamnews agency reported .
