Tech firms flock to Spain trade show in shadow of Russia war


A worker walks past a MWC22 banner at the entrance of the Fira centre in Barcelona on Feb 26, 2022, ahead of the MWC (Mobile World Congress). The world's biggest mobile fair will be held from Feb 28 to March 3, 2022. — AFP

BARCELONA: One of the technology industry’s biggest annual get-togethers is set to kick off in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Feb 28, under the shadow of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Mobile World Congress, where smartphone and telecoms companies show off their latest products and reveal their strategic visions, is expected to welcome more than 40,000 guests over its four-day run.

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