In a landmark achievement for regional and global connectivity, NYUAD Wireless Center and e& UAE and have jointly demonstrated the first 6G THz pilot in the Middle East. The demonstration was made at GITEX Global held in Dubai during October 13-17, 2026.

Prof. Murat Uysal, Director of the NYUAD Wireless Center, led the research team behind this breakthrough for the development of a THz testbed operating at a carrier frequency of 288 GHz. The system utilized 64 QAM modulation, and advanced signal processing techniques to enable data rates of up to 145 Gbps. The demonstration highlights the ultra-high data rate potential of THz bands to enable transformative 6G applications — from holographic telepresence and extended reality (XR) to terabit-class backhaul and digital twins.