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Arab Advisors Group Releases Comprehensive Analysis of 5G Rates in the GCC

Arab Advisors Group, a leading research and consulting company and technological advancements.
specializing in telecommunications and media in the Arab world, is "The introduction of 5G technology has revolutionized the telecom-
proud to announce the release of its latest report titled "A Compar- munications landscape in the GCC, offering unprecedented speeds
ative Analysis of 5G Rates in the GCC." This groundbreaking report and connectivity. Our comparative analysis provides a critical look
offers a detailed examination of 5G service rates across the Gulf at how these services are priced and the implications for consum-
Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, providing valuable insights ers and businesses in the region," said Faten Bader, General Man-
for stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. The GCC re- ager of Arab Advisors Group. "This report is an essential tool for
gion, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and industry stakeholders seeking to understand the competitive land-
the United Arab Emirates, has been at the forefront of 5G deploy- scape and make informed decisions." The "Comparative Analysis
ment, leading to rapid technological advancements and enhanced of 5G Rates in the GCC" report is now available for purchase on the
connectivity. The report by Arab Advisors Group meticulously com- Arab Advisors Group website.
pares 5G service rates, highlighting the variances and similarities
in pricing strategies among these countries.
Key Findings:
• Rate Comparison: The report delves into the pricing structures
of leading telecommunications providers in each GCC country,
offering a side-by-side comparison of 5G service rates. This in-
cludes an analysis of various packages and plans available to
consumers and businesses.
• Market Trends: Insights into market trends and the adoption
rates of 5G services in the GCC, showcasing how different mar-
kets are evolving and what factors are driving growth.
• Consumer Impact: Examination of how 5G rates impact consum-
ers and businesses, including affordability and accessibility of
high-speed connectivity in urban and rural areas.
• Future Projections: Forecasts on the future of 5G in the GCC,
considering current market dynamics, regulatory environments,

SAIP and CST Have Launched a

Software Copyright Protection Guide

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), in collaboration
with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission
(CST), has launched a software copyright protection guide to
protect software and digital products, enhance awareness, and
promote innovation and investment in the IT sector. The guide is a
collective effort between SAIP and CST to regulate and safeguard
intellectual property in vital areas of the ICT sector, especially in
software due to its significant role in enhancing the IT sector and
its impact on the economic and investment aspects. The guide also
encourages reliance on emerging technologies. Furthermore, the
guide highlights software copyright rights based on the copyright
protection system and its implementing regulations. It also
covers the transfer of technical works, regulation of contractual
relationships and licensing agreements, and provides guidelines
for registering technical works and procedures for receiving and
investigating complaints of violations. The Software Protection
Guide includes computers, databases, digital platforms, and
electronic applications. It supplements the copyright protection
system, its implementing regulations, and the optional registration
regulations in SAIP.

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