CEO SAMENA Council

In his role as CEO & Board Member of @SAMENAcouncil Bocar drives collaboration among digital ecosystem players, regulators and policymakers.

[Karim Antonio Lesina @karimlesina]

Having Bocar @CEO_SAMENA at the #DigitalSummitLatam is a true privilege. A global expert and one of the most authoritative voices on policy across the #MENA region.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

A privilege to engage with the visionary leadership guiding the Transform Africa Summit and gracious host, Guinea Minister @rppola, @ITU Secretary General @ITUSecGen , CEO Smart Africa @lacinakone

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

@CST_KSA @ITU @ITUBDTDirector Key outcomes: 2025 Best Practice Guidelines endorsed — on innovation, RegTech, cross-border cooperation & AI oversight. Plus vital dialogue on inclusive connectivity, investment priorities, AI governance & tech diplomacy, shaping a future-ready regulatory landscape. (2/2)

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Thrilled with the depth & impact of #GSR25 — a truly collaborative milestone! Multi-tier discussions paved the way for robust dialogue & outcomes. Thanks to @CST_KSA for flawless execution & to @ITU + @ITUBDTDirector for guiding another powerful gathering. (1/2)

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

AI Fiber Infrastructure isn't just innovation—it's a necessity! AI is transforming networks, boosting resilience, enabling scalability, & enriching customer experience. MENA leads the way with smart cities, predictive maintenance, & generative AI. @FConnectMENA #AIinTelco

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Kazakhstan’s remarkable progress in digital transformation, and its rising digital leadership in the CIS region is an example for many developing nations. IPV6 needs to take a center stage in Kazakhstan’s digital transformation journey.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

NTN promises transformative social and economic inclusion, with Telcos, Techcos, and Sat Ops bridging digital divides. Success demands strong leadership from governments and bold investments from the private sector—alignment and empowerment are key.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Building a sustainable space economy! @ITU, @MBRSpaceCentre & @CST_KSA are shaping the future with a focus on #SpaceSustainability.

Honored to support efforts & engage stakeholders for a sustainable frontier. #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration

[Huawei Middle East @Huawei_ME]

"The GDI is not just another benchmark tool," says Bocar Ba, UN Broadband Commissioner and CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council. "It’s a road map that will lead us to the achievement of digital transformation." #Huawei recently launched the Global Digitalization Index, a ranking of national progress in ICT development. Learn more in the latest #TransformTalks from #GITEXGLOBAL 2024: https://t.co/PW6KUmzxkk #ThisIsHuawei #BetterTogether #HuaweiGITEX

[Huawei @Huawei]

"The GDI is not just another benchmark tool," says Bocar Ba, UN Broadband Commissioner and CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council. "It’s a road map that will lead us to the achievement of digital transformation." #Huawei recently launched the Global Digitalization Index, a ranking of national progress in ICT development. Learn more in the latest #TransformTalks from #GITEXGLOBAL 2024: https://t.co/yumMRtLTho #ThisIsHuawei #BetterTogether #HuaweiGITEX

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Shared thoughts on the essential role of FWA in driving digital inclusion during 3rd ELITE FWA Club meeting held during #HWMBBF. Collaboration within the ELITE FWA Club is vital to fostering innovation & leveraging #5GFWA for #DigitalTransformation

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

We must accelerate digital literacy & create more jobs. This is possible with Private Sector, Governments, and Sovereign Wealth Funds working closely together in creating access to required resources. #DigitalInnovation #GlobalInnovationForum #ITU #Malta

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Privileged to be part of @ITU's flagship event, the Global Innovation Forum (GIF), and contribute to the dialogue. (1/3)

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Digital transformation processes crucially require innovation, and need investment & access to capital, as well as policy experimentation (e.g., regulatory sandboxing). (2/3)

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

It’s an utmost honor and privilege to receive a very humbling accolade from HE DG TDRA Eng. Majed Al Mesmar during our SAMENA Accelerator. Excellency: Fully committed to the UAE Govt’s vision, @tdrauae's excellence in sector enablement, and to your leadership and friendship.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

@gcfriyadh Securing cyberspace and, particularly, ensuring protection of digital assets (our networks and systems) as well as our real assets (our children), are crucial for our sustainable future. GCF made this very clear.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

BBCom Commissioners are always ready to help accelerate sustainable broadband development by leveraging our individual and collective reach.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

Always a pleasure to discussion important industry issues with HE @ITUSecGen, including COP, which we successfully also addressed during #GCF2024.

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

It was a pleasure to participate in the meeting on Child Protection in Cyberspace at @gcfriyadh, where we focused on aligning strategies and accelerating collaboration for enhanced digital safety. #ChildOnlineProtection #DigitalSafety

[CEO SAMENA Council @CEO_SAMENA]

It was an honor to represent @SAMENAcouncil and chair a High-Level Roundtable on Advancing Collective Action in Cyberspace during @gcfriyadh in Riyadh. Tremendous need to coordinate actions for securing networks & making networks resilient. #CyberSecurity #SDGs #DigitalInclusion