Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Etihad Salam Telecom Celebrates the 95th Saudi National Day with a Heartfelt Song
Riyadh, September 23, 2025: With a heartfelt message of love to our beloved homeland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Etihad Salam Telecom “Salam” joined the proud Saudi people in celebrating the Kingdom’s 95th National Day by launching a remarkable patriotic song titled “Express Your Love.” (عبّروا عن حبها) The song’s beautiful and moving lyrics capture […]
Mobily Named Gold Sponsor at Submarine Networks World 2025 in Singapore
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –18 September, 2025 – Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), Saudi Arabia’s leading telecommunications, media, and technology company, announced its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the Submarine Networks World 2025 Conference, taking place in Singapore from September 24 to 25, 2025. The event will bring together more than 1,000 experts and […]
HPE announces new cloud instance in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 16, 2025 – HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced the availability of a local cloud instance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist™ AI-native networking platform. This milestone marks a major step in advancing AIOps and intelligent infrastructure across the region, bringing the HPE Juniper Networking Marvis® […]
Huawei Unveils “One ISP One Network” Whitepaper at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025
Huawei released its “One ISP One Network” Whitepaper during HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai, offering ISPs a roadmap for B2B growth with agile networks, differentiated services, and intelligent O&M.
Saima Telecom and ZTE jointly launch Kyrgyzstan’s first 4K Android TV™ set-top box
Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 16, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Saima Telecom, a prominent fixed broadband and video service provider in Kyrgyzstan, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the country’s first next-generation 4K Android TV™ set-top box (STB) at IBC2025. This latest Android TV, developed to the latest digital broadcasting […]
ZTE and TELE System debut UP Stick the next-generation 4K STB at IBC2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 15, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and TELE System, a renowned Italian consumer electronics brand, jointly announced the launch of UP Stick, a revolutionary 4K Google TV™ set-top box (STB), at IBC2025. This breakthrough product combines the latest Google TV 14 platform with a compact […]
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Apple’s global iPhone Air eSIM-only push a digital watershed moment, says GlobalData
Following the launch of the Apple iPhone Air on 09 September 2025: Emma Mohr-McClune, Chief Telecoms Analyst, Technology at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone Air’s super-thin, lightweight design, its A19 Pro processor chip, iOS 26 features and a surprisingly reasonable premium model price, […]
Acer Expands Product Lineup with New Tablets, Monitors, and Wi-Fi 7 Router to Enhance Modern Digital Living
BERLIN (September 4, 2025) Acer today announced a broad expansion of its consumer product portfolio during its next@acer global press conference at IFA. It included various additions to its Iconia X and Iconia A series tablets, a pair of elegant monitors from amadana, the high-performance Acer CE270U Z OLED display, and the Acer Connect T36 […]
Huawei Hosts FusionSolar Day Iraq 2025 to Empower Iraq’s Renewable Energy Transition
Baghdad, Iraq – [04/09/2025] Huawei Digital Power, a division of Huawei, successfully hosted its FusionSolar Day Iraq 2025, bringing together government leaders, industry experts, and partners to discuss the future of renewable energy and sustainable development in Iraq. The event highlighted the role of Huawei Digital Power in supporting Iraq’s 2030 national targets, which aim […]
Etihad Salam Telecom Company Announced as Gold Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR25)
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), the national leader in telecommunications and information technology in the Kingdom, announced its participation as the Gold Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition organised by the Communications, Space and Technology (CST) Commission on the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR25). […]
stc group Launches ‘sccc by stc’ as New Identity For its Cloud Subsidiary
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 31 August 2025 –stc group, a leading digital enabler, has introduced “sccc by stc” as the new identity for its cloud service subsidiary, formerly known as the Saudi Cloud Computing Company (sccc). This new identity underscores the company’s commitment to empowering Saudi Arabia’s key sectors with hyperscale cloud infrastructure and secure that […]
HPE accelerates self-driving network operations with new Mist agentic AI-native innovations
HPE Juniper Networking portfolio simplifies IT operations and elevates user experiences with more autonomous actions delivered via agentic workflows and expanded digital experience twinning Riyadh – August 31, 2025 – HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps through more autonomous, […]
Huawei Qatar Hosts Innovation in Education and Talent Excellence Awards
In Collaboration with Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Leading Universities, the Event Celebrates Student Achievements and Showcases Future Tech in Education Doha, Qatar – 28 August 2025– Huawei Qatar successfully hosted the “Innovation in Education and Talent Excellence Awards”, an event dedicated to honoring the accomplishments of students from Qatar in the global […]
Salam Telecom Honored for Excellence in Digital Content Hosting and Support of the Gaming Industry
High Honor from HRH the Deputy Governor of Riyadh in Recognition of Salam’s Role in Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s national digital infrastructure and Commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation objectives under Vision 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 25, 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), the national leader in telecommunications and information technology in Saudi Arabia, has […]
e& and Regional Telcos Unite for GCC’s First Sustainability Hackathon to Fast-Track Greener Networks
GCC telecom leaders bring together innovators to tackle the sector’s biggest climate challenges head-on, from energy-hungry networks to e-waste transformation, and scaling renewables Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 August 2025 – e&, global technology group and founding member of the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, joins forces with the region’s top telecom operators to launch the first […]
China Unicom Beijing Powers World’s First Humanoid Robot Games with Smart 5G-A Network
At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games which just kicked off, China Unicom Beijing provides full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue — Beijing National Speed Skating Oval. This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, and security, is enabling over 500 robots from nearly 280 teams worldwide to compete […]
du achieves major 5G-Advanced milestone with region’s first 64T64R dual band AAU deployment, strengthening UAE’s network leadership
Successful deployment marks UAE as the Leading region to launch cutting-edge 5G-Advanced capabilities, delivering faster speeds, improved coverage, and greener operations Dubai, UAE – August 13, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has achieved a major breakthrough with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology on its live network—marking du as the […]
Ericsson announces completion of Aduna transaction
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the completion of the equity investments by twelve global communication service providers (CSPs) into its subsidiary Aduna, formally establishing Aduna as a 50:50 joint venture. Aduna was created to combine and sell aggregated network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. It has been operational since the deal signed on 11 September 2024. Aduna […]
stc group and Huawei Achieve First 2.4T Trial Globally on Live Optical Network
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 Aug, 2025: stc group, a leading digital enabler, and Huawei have successfully trialed an ultra-high-speed optical solution capable of delivering data transmission speeds of 2.4 terabits per second (Tbps). As the first operator globally to deploy this cutting-edge solution, stc group is establishing a pivotal foundation for Saudi Arabia’s transformation into […]
ZTE Partners with Borneo Restu to Boost Sarawak Fiber Rollout and Drive Malaysia’s Digital Future
2025-08-11 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 11, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has collaborated with Borneo Restu Sdn Bhd (Borneo Restu) to accelerate the deployment of fiber connectivity under the Point-of-Presence (PoP) Phase 2 project in Sarawak, a major rural fiber connectivity initiative designed to expand […]
Cisco Reveals Four Predictions Set To Transform Customer Experience in the Middle East
This year marks a turning point for customer experience, driven by AI and data-powered engagement Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 29 July, 2025 – Cisco has shared its predictions for a fundamental transformation in customer service. Advancements in artificial intelligence, hyper-personalization, rich communication services, and unified data are expected to enhance customer loyalty and address rising […]
Huawei and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Inaugurate Future Skills Center to Support 2030 Digital Transformation Agenda
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 July 2025: Huawei and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) reinforced their commitment to empowering national talent and advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation agenda with the grand opening of the Future Skills Center in Riyadh. The ceremony was attended by high-level dignitaries, including H.E. Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister of […]