# TDRA holds AI and 6G conference in Abu Dhabi

> The two-day 6G MENA conference addressed AI-native networks, spectrum and network integration.

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- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:01:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T23:01:23+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-19
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The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) said on 18 October that it would hold the 6G MENA 2026 conference in Abu Dhabi on 19 and 20 October. The authority described it as the first dedicated 6G conference in the Middle East and North Africa.

TDRA said discussions focused on preparations for 6G and artificial intelligence’s role in designing and operating future telecommunications networks. The programme covered AI-native networks, spectrum, integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference. The release describes preparation and standards work; it does not say that 6G service has been launched.

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### Dates and themes

TDRA announced a two-day Abu Dhabi conference focused on 6G readiness and AI-native networks.

Methodology: Dates and themes come from TDRA. The conference was held on 19-20 October 2026; the release does not claim that 6G service has been deployed.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Conference day one | TDRA opened 6G MENA 2026 in Abu Dhabi. | occurred |
| 2026-10-20 | Conference day two | The programme addressed AI and 6G networks, spectrum and integration of non-terrestrial networks. | occurred |

Sources: <https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2026/6g-conference-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uae-tdra-6g-ai-network-readiness-conference-2026/data/conference-6g-mena-2026?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/uae-tdra-6g-ai-network-readiness-conference-2026/data/conference-6g-mena-2026?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)](<https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2026/6g-conference-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-18)

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