UAE sets sights on 6G leadership with new national initiative
The UAE has unveiled its 6G Initiative, signaling a major step in its pursuit to lead the global telecommunications industry.
TDRA (the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority) announced this during the first meeting of the newly established 6G Committee, which included representatives from government agencies, telecom providers, universities, research institutions, and international tech companies.
The meeting started with remarks from Eng. Mohammed Al Ramsi, Deputy Director General of the Telecommunications Sector at TDRA, he emphasized that the initiative supports the UAE’s long-term goal of staying ahead in communications and information technology. He highlighted the country’s proactive approach to anticipating global tech advances and fostering an environment of innovation for scientific research in advanced telecommunications.
Earlier in 2025, researchers from the United States and China announced that next-generation chips could support data speeds of up to 100 Gbps, almost 500 times faster than typical 5G connections. The study, published in the scientific journal Nature, indicated that theoretical download speeds could be much higher than current speeds.
Al Ramsi pointed out that the UAE’s leadership in telecommunications is based on years of preparation. “In 2015, we began our preparations for the 5G journey, which culminated in its commercial launch in 2019, making the UAE the first country in the region to achieve this milestone. Today, we celebrate coverage exceeding 99.5% of populated areas, with more than 23,000 5G sites serving over 10 million subscribers,” he said.
He mentioned that these achievements lay the foundation for creating a comprehensive national 6G roadmap that will transform connectivity by integrating the digital and cognitive domains. The roadmap will utilize artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and satellite networks to support next-generation applications and services.
Through the 6G Initiative, the Committee aims to establish a robust national 6G ecosystem by fostering collaboration among key partners, launching research and innovation programs at universities and research centers, and accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies across critical industries.
