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Ericsson Introduces Drone Detection System for Mobile Networks
Ericsson introduced its ISAC System to detect low-flying drones across mobile networks, with initial commercial pilots scheduled for 2027.
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specialized by stc Secures Two Global Business Outlook Awards 2026
specialized by stc secured two honors at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2026, recognizing achievements in mission-critical telecom services.
Saudi ICT Deals and Policy: Major AI Investments and Cloud Infrastructure Contracts for Week 45
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT deals in week 45 of 2026, featuring a $2.6 billion investment in HUMAIN and new data center contracts.
Airalo Addresses Common Misconceptions About Digital SIMs Among Saudi Travelers
Airalo addresses common myths surrounding digital roaming SIMs for Saudi travelers, outlining device compatibility, data security, and setup procedures.
Saudi 5G Home Internet Matches Fiber at Peak but Trails on Everyday Speed, Ookla Finds
Saudi Arabia’s 5G home internet, sold as fixed wireless access (FWA), reaches around 400 Mbps at the 90th percentile, level with wired broadband, but the typical Saudi FWA user sees a median download speed of 93 Mbps, about half the 173–186 Mbps of wired connections, according to a new report from Ookla, the company behind […]
Cisco and NVIDIA Introduce USFP Optical Module for AI Factories
Cisco and NVIDIA have unveiled the USFP optical module, delivering 400Gb/s per lane to improve data center efficiency and scale computing clusters.
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GITEX GLOBAL 2026 Convenes Technology Leaders and Autonomous Mobility Firms in Dubai
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 convenes global technology leaders in Dubai this December to display advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and computing systems.
nPerf Speed Test Upgrades From Network Measurement to Diagnostics
nPerf has upgraded its speed test utility into a diagnostic tool that interprets metrics for real-world activities and provides network optimization advice.
Huawei Launches 11th ICT Competition 2026–2027 Across Middle East and Central Asia
Huawei has launched the 11th regional ICT Competition for 2026–2027, offering students across 19 countries practical training in cloud, AI, and networking.
StampIQ Outlines Phased Plan for Local RFID Production in Saudi Arabia
StampIQ has outlined plans to develop local RFID manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and confirmed an initial order of 1,000 smart wearables for Hajj.
Fortinet Expands Cloud Security in Oman with Dedicated PoP
Fortinet has opened a dedicated FortiSASE point of presence in Oman to deliver low-latency cloud security and support national data sovereignty.
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vivo Launches V80 Smartphone in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
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MBSAT Partners with ST Engineering iDirect to Build Satellite Gateway Infrastructure
MBSAT has partnered with ST Engineering iDirect to develop sovereign satellite communications infrastructure in Oman ahead of a planned launch in 2027.
du and Comarch Communications Deploy Agentic AI for OSS Network Operations
du and Comarch Communications expanded their partnership to introduce agentic AI for OSS network operations, enabling automated data maintenance.
ARABSAT and Es’hailSat Sign Partnership to Expand Satellite Services
ARABSAT and Es’hailSat signed an agreement at the ASBU Festival in Tunisia to reinforce the 26° East orbital slot and expand broadcast networks.
Saudi ICT Deals Report Records Major Q3 Tech Investments
A weekly review of ICT contracts and capital deals across Saudi Arabia, covering stc dividends, Snowflake funding, SDAIA awards, and public service launches.
specialized by stc Receives Telecom Review Excellence Award 2026
specialized by stc won the Telecom Review Excellence Award 2026 for its BCN platform, which unifies AI, MCX, and IoT technologies for operational teams.
Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Developments for Week 43 of 2026
A weekly review of Saudi ICT sector developments covers funding rounds, sovereign space agreements, data center contracts, and national digital policies.
Wi-Fi Standards Explained: From Wi-Fi 1 to Wi-Fi 8 (2026 Reference Guide)
From 2 Mbps in 1997 to 46 Gbps today: every Wi-Fi generation explained with one physics rule, seven infographics, a glossary and a buying cheat sheet for 2026.
Vodafone Qatar Selects tpay for Direct Operator Billing Services
Vodafone Qatar has appointed tpay as its direct operator billing aggregator, enabling 2.1 million mobile subscribers to pay for digital services via phone accounts.