Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Etihad Salam Joins Saudi Arabia Quantum Network Consortium to Advance Quantum-Secure Communication
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3 November 2025: Etihad Salam, a leading provider of secure digital infrastructure and advanced communication technologies, today joined the Saudi Arabia Quantum Network Consortium (SQNC)—a pioneering initiative led by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) through its Saudi Research & Innovation Network, MAEEN. The SQNC brings together a powerful coalition […]
stc Group Reports Record Revenues of SAR 58 Billion
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 03 November 2025 – stc today announced the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 30 September 2025: Commenting on the financial results for the nine months period of 2025, Eng. Olayan Alwetaid, CEO of stc Group, noted that the Group continues to maximize its revenues from various […]
Hytera Unveils P60 Smart PoC Radio to Empower Mission-Critical Communications
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hytera, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, recently launched the P60 Smart PoC Radio at GITEX GLOBAL 2025. Integrating intelligence, reliability, and rugged design, the P60 empowers professionals in public safety, security, utilities, and transportation with smarter, more resilient connectivity in the field. Mission-Critical Communication with Intelligent Connectivity […]
stc group and AST SpaceMobile join forces at FII9 to deliver space-based wireless connectivity
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 October 2025: stc group, a leading digital enabler, has signed a strategic agreement with AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based satellite communications company, on Day 2 of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to develop space-based telecommunications services. The global investment event, hosted at Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, brings together international leaders, […]
Etihad Salam Telecom Company Achieve Breakthrough in mmWave 5G-SA Advance Trial, Showcasing Multi-Scenario FWA Connectivity
The results, from 6.9Gbps peak speeds to sustained 4Gbps performance over 10 kilometers, highlight how advanced mmWave solutions can bridge the digital divide while enabling Saudi Arabia’s ambitious 10G Society vision. Riyadh, 26 October 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed a groundbreaking multi-scenario trial of millimeter wave (mmWave) […]
GBI selects Nokia to build new network for faster, more resilient connectivity across the Middle East
• GBI’s new network with Nokia will enhance its regional optical infrastructure with state-of-the-art technology that supports faster, more reliable access to digital services. • The new scalable and low-latency network will offer 100G-400G services that boost network resilience and performance for cloud providers, enterprises, and carriers. • GBI selected Nokia’s 1830 Global Express (GX) […]
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Hytera Unveils PDC690: A Dual-Mode, Android-Powered Radio for Mission-Critical Taskforces
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Hytera, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, today launched the PDC690, a rugged dual-mode radio engineered for the demands of frontline professionals. Combining smartphone versatility with first responders’ most trusted lifeline — the two-way radio — the PDC690 unifies mission-critical voice and data in one device and keeps teams […]
Huawei and Partners Launch Industry Ecosystem Integration Solution Partnership Program
— Aligning Strengths for an Intelligent Future [Dubai, UAE, October 15, 2025] During GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Huawei, in collaboration with Shandong Bittel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd (Bittel) and South Korea’s Solum, officially unveiled the “Industry Ecosystem Integration Solution Partnership Program”. This initiative aims to empower global enterprises with innovative services and accelerate business growth. In […]
Huawei Launches Resilient & Secure Target Network Integration Solution, Helping Customers Advance Network Infrastructure
[Dubai, UAE, October 17, 2025] During GITEX Global 2025, Huawei launched the Enterprise Network Integration Service 6.0: Resilient & Secure Target Network Integration Solution. This solution is based on network connectivity, cross-network domain planning and design, construction and optimization, AI algorithms, and unified scheduling technologies. It helps customers in industries such as finance, transportation, government, […]
Mobily Showcases Wholesale Solutions as Diamond Sponsor of Capacity Europe 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 October 2025: Etihad Etisalat Company “Mobily”, a leading technology, media, and telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia, announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor of Capacity Europe 2025 — one of the most for the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industry in Europe and worldwide to be held in London from 21 […]
Huawei Cloud Unveils AI-Native Cloud Capabilities to Accelerate an Intelligent Future at GITEX 2025
Dubai, UAE – October 14, 2025 – Huawei Cloud unveiled its latest AI-Native Cloud capabilities at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, underscoring its commitment to accelerating intelligence across industries and empowering enterprises in the Agentic AI era. At the GITEX AI Stage, Dr. Zhu Shenggao, Vice President of AI Business, Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia, delivered […]
Huawei’s F5G-A FTTO Solution to Accelerate AI Applications Across Thousands of Campuses
[Dubai, UAE, October 13, 2025] Huawei hosted the FTTO Forum themed “Fiber to Green and Reliable” at GITEX GLOBAL 2025. The event gathered over 100 experts, customers, and partners from the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond to explore the latest trends in advancing intelligent campus upgrades via “FTTO + AI”, as well as share […]
LightOn, Edarat Group, and NVIDIA collaborate with Orange Business to launch Live Intelligence in the Gulf region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th October 2025: Orange Business introduced during GITEX 2025 Live Intelligence, a fully sovereign, end-to-end Generative AI platform designed for governments and organizations of all sizes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The platform is created and managed by Orange Business and powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing, with key components provided […]
Huawei and UNESCO Launch 10th ICT Competition in MENA & Central Asia
Dubai, UAE – October 13, 2025 – Huawei, in partnership with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE), is pleased to announce the launch of the 10th Huawei Middle East and Central Asia ICT Competition at GITEX Global 2025. The launch ceremony was attended by Ekaterina Pushkareva, Programme Specialist, UNESCO IITE; Cong Liang, Vice […]
ZTE Intelligent Computing Congress successfully concludes in Italy
Milan, Italy, October 10, 2025 ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, successfully concluded its Intelligent Computing Congress in Milan, Italy on October 7, 2025. This major industry event brought together leaders from across the intelligent computing ecosystem, including AMD, Turkcell, Red Hat, Fastweb&Vodafone, and Whale Cloud, to explore the future of AI integration and […]
Kyndryl and Auj Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Digital Innovation in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Industry
RIYADH, October 9, 2025—Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and Auj, a trusted aviation strategy and operations advisory firm, announced a strategic collaboration at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Portugal, aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is undergoing accelerated growth, driven […]
Beyond ONE Revolutionizes Mobile Access and Digital Inclusion Across Saudi Arabia, GCC, and MEA
Dubai UAE, October 7 2025 – Beyond ONE, the fast-growing digital services provider behind leading brands Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi Mobile, continues to redefine mobile innovation and digital inclusion for millions across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. With cutting-edge 5G, AI-powered entertainment, and tailored offers, Beyond ONE is closing digital gaps and empowering expat communities—especially Egyptians, Indians, […]
Research Finds 70% of Saudi Travelers are eSIM-Ready as SIM Cards Near Obsolescence
Research reveals Saudis favor eSIMs for instant connectivity and freedom from roaming charges, marking a major shift in global travel habits. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 3, 2025 – Saudi travelers are increasingly turning to eSIM technology as international travel surges, valuing its ease of use, flexibility, and reliability over traditional SIM cards. A recent […]
ZTE and AIS unveil Multi-Agent Collaboration technology, advancing autonomous network upgrade
Bangkok, Thailand, September 29, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, together with Thailand’s leading mobile operator AIS, today announced the successful validation of the Network Insight Agent. The live-network demonstration marks a major step forward in AIS’s autonomous network evolution, powered by AI models, […]
Huawei Releases the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – During HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei released the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper at the summit themed “Powering the ISP/MSP Industry with All Intelligence and Resilience.” The white paper introduces the RAMS framework—ROI, Availability, Maintenance, and Security, aiming to help ISPs and MSPs thrive with AI […]
How Young Saudis Are Driving the Future of eSIM Adoption
“Saudi Arabia’s youth are embracing eSIM technology at scale, driving the Kingdom toward a smarter, more connected future.” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 23, 2025 – As Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day, the Kingdom’s youth are also marking a different kind of milestone: leading the way in shaping the future of mobile connectivity. According […]
CST Announced as Strategic Partner of the Global IoT Congress 2025 in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24th September 2025: In a step to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a leader in emerging technologies, the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has been confirmed as a strategic partner, under the patronage of H.E. Haytham AlOhali, acting governor of the CST, of the upcoming Global IoT Congress 2025 (GIoTC 2025), […]