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

Joined February 2020
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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.
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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CEO SAMENA Council retweeted
"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: tinyurl.com/dztwdtck #ThisIsHuawei #BetterTogether #HuaweiGITEX
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CEO SAMENA Council retweeted
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"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: tinyurl.com/dztwdtck #ThisIsHuawei #BetterTogether #HuaweiGITEX
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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
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Privileged to be part of @ITU's flagship event, the Global Innovation Forum (GIF), and contribute to the dialogue. (1/3)
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Digital transformation processes crucially require innovation, and need investment & access to capital, as well as policy experimentation (e.g., regulatory sandboxing). (2/3)
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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
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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.
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BBCom Commissioners are always ready to help accelerate sustainable broadband development by leveraging our individual and collective reach.
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Always a pleasure to discussion important industry issues with HE @ITUSecGen, including COP, which we successfully also addressed during #GCF2024.
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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
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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
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Leading the conversation during the WSSA Space Ecosystem Leaders Forum at the MBRSC was a privilege, and the participation of multiple stakeholders was an affirmation that space sustainability is an issue we all need to work on.
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