Nokia plans to establish a new Open Innovation Lab in Dubai to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in the Middle East and Africa. The lab will focus on innovations in the cloud RAN space and will collaborate with strategic partners such as Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise to enhance network efficiency and performance. It will also showcase industrial wireless networks and industrial edge applications, as well as the application of AI and machine learning solutions to accelerate network automation and optimization. This initiative will strengthen Nokia's collaboration with global strategic partners in the Middle East and Africa and accelerate the adoption of new technologies in the region.