e&, the UAE’s flagship telecom operator, has published “Shaping the Future: e& UAE’s 6G Vision,” presenting a comprehensive framework for the next generation of connectivity. Building on its leadership in 5G, including a record 5G-Advanced speed of 62 Gbps, the whitepaper charts a revolutionary course where 6G evolves into an intelligent, sensing, and sustainable network fabric powering immersive experiences, autonomous mobility, and Industry 4.0.
Acting CTIO Marwan Bin Shakar emphasized that 6G is more than faster speeds—it’s the foundational nervous system of a cognitive, secure, and sovereign digital nation. The vision embeds AI-native intelligence directly into network architecture to enable self-optimisation, predictive fault management, and fully autonomous service delivery, essential for smart cities, AI-driven networks, and real-time industrial systems.
The whitepaper highlights Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), transforming network nodes into distributed sensors that perceive environments, track assets, and enable public safety, governance, and urban planning innovations. Quantum-secure infrastructure is prioritized, incorporating post-quantum cryptography to protect data against emerging quantum threats.
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are envisioned as native to 6G, delivering uninterrupted connectivity across deserts, oceans, and remote regions—supporting use cases like drone delivery, remote operations, and in-flight communications.
e& UAE’s 6G vision includes transformative applications spanning holographic telepresence, industrial digital twins, autonomous corridors, and immersive tourism, many piloted in the UAE. The company actively shapes global standards alongside ITU and 3GPP, contributing to IMT-2030 framework development.
Bin Shakar concluded, “6G marks a leap from connectivity to cognition—networks that think, adapt, and elevate digital life. This evolution will transform public services, infrastructure protection, and economic growth. e& UAE is dedicated to leading 6G standardization and real-world innovation, architecting the future digital fabric.”
