Middle East Unveils Glasses-Free 3D Initiative at 2024 SAMENA Summit

At the 2024 SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit, a groundbreaking initiative emerged: the Middle East Glasses-Free 3D Industry Initiative. Spearheaded by industry giants like Zain Group, Omantel, LAiPIC AI, LITITONG, and LANSHEN 3D, this initiative aims to standardize glasses-free 3D technologies, enhance ecosystem capabilities, and foster innovative applications leveraging 5G, 5G-A, artificial intelligence (AI), and computing networks. The ultimate aim is to revolutionize user experiences and unlock new industry value.

Thanks to a mature ecosystem, users now enjoy natural and comfortable glasses-free 3D experiences across a variety of devices. Further advancements, fueled by the high-speed, low-latency 5G networks, AI, and robust computing, promise even more immersive experiences. This push towards enhanced visuals not only improves user satisfaction but also paves the way for widespread commercialization of glasses-free 3D.

The initiative focuses on collaborative development efforts in display and AI technologies, content creation, applications, and network infrastructure, crucial for scaling up glasses-free 3D commercialization in 2024. By pooling industry resources and fostering partnerships, the initiative accelerates technology adoption and commercial deployment.

Moreover, the initiative emphasizes the urgent need for affordable glasses-free 3D devices across various form factors. It advocates for the integration of AI, AR, and VR technologies to enrich the 3D experience, offering real-world applications and intelligent image processing while ensuring top-notch quality and seamless content conversion.

Expanding beyond entertainment, glasses-free 3D finds applications in education, healthcare, and manufacturing, promising exciting business prospects. From enhancing learning environments to aiding medical visualization and surgical simulations, the potential impact is vast.

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2024, held in Dubai under the theme “Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure,” convened over 20 regulators, 30 operators, and 300 industry leaders. Discussions centered on leading the 5G-A era, digital transformation, and spectrum opportunities, aiming to drive digital prosperity across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Attended by key players in the ICT industry, including regulators, industry organizations, operators, infrastructure representatives, and media partners, the summit served as a catalyst for shaping the future of telecommunications across the SAMENA region.