Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Jeddah’s South Container Terminal Records Highest Monthly Throughput Since 1999
Jeddah’s South Container Terminal handled 221,200 TEUs in July 2026, marking its highest monthly throughput since DP World began operations in 1999.
Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Global Wi-Fi Patent Cross-Licensing Deal
Huawei and HP signed a multi-year global cross-licensing agreement covering Wi-Fi patents, following a 2025 European patent dispute over Wi-Fi 6 technology.
MIS Signs Data Center Hosting Agreement with PIF-Owned HUMAIN
MIS signs a five-year data center hosting contract with PIF-owned HUMAIN valued at over 30% of its 2025 annual revenue.
Zain KSA Signs Digital Training Partnership with TVTC Dammam
Zain KSA has signed a cooperation agreement with TVTC Dammam to train and upskill young Saudi talent for digital transformation demands.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the ITU ICT Development Index, according to the 2026 Sustainability Report issued by CST and partners.
specialized by stc to Present Operational Resilience Solutions at LEAP
specialized by stc will present its Business Critical Network and Hadath platform at LEAP in Riyadh, focusing on operational readiness and communication resilience.
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Saudi Communications and Space Authority Holds Session to Develop Space Startups
CST, MCIT, and NTDP hosted a workshop in Riyadh highlighting government initiatives to support capability development for Saudi space startups.
LEAP26 to Host Esports 2.0 Panel on Industry Growth and Operations
ESL FACEIT Group CEO Niccolo Maisto will lead the Esports 2.0 panel at LEAP26 on August 31, discussing the operational evolution of competitive gaming.
Saudi Communications Minister and Thales Leadership Discuss AI Application Security in Paris
Saudi Communications Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met Thales CEO Patrice Caine in Paris to discuss AI application security and data protection standards.
e& UAE Launches Business Pro AI Plans Bundled with Microsoft Copilot
e& UAE has introduced Business Pro AI plans featuring business fibre connectivity bundled with Microsoft Copilot at no extra cost for commercial clients.
Saudi Communications Minister Meets Riot Games CEO in Paris to Discuss Gaming Sector Growth
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja in Paris to discuss game development and expanding player experiences.
stc Group Concludes Esports World Cup 2026 Partnership as Paris Hosts Grand Final
stc group concludes its third year as Founding Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 as the Paris grand final draws over 2,000 players and 200 clubs.
Ericsson Presents 5G Advanced and AI Network Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Ericsson will showcase 5G Advanced, AI automation, and mission-critical connectivity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.
Communications, Space and Technology Commission Releases Fifth Edition of Sustainability Report
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission has published the fifth edition of its sustainability report covering telecom and space sectors.
stc and Huawei Complete First Commercial MB² Deployment in Saudi Arabia
stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.
stc group Concludes Global Presence at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
stc group concluded its international role at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, serving as Founding and Elite Partner for the third straight year.
Qatar Airways Equips 150 Widebody Aircraft With Starlink
Qatar Airways has equipped 150 widebody aircraft with Starlink, introducing the technology to its Boeing 787-9 fleet as rollouts continue through 2026.
EDECS Wins DP World Contract to Modernize Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1
EDECS Group has secured a DP World contract to redevelop 90,000 square meters across seven operational yards at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1.
HeyBreez Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure
HeyBreez has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Lunara Partners. The investment will accelerate development of its operational enterprise voice AI platform.
Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships
Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.
Saudi Arabia Records 89% Improvement in Gaming Latency Rates
Saudi Arabia achieved an 89% improvement in gaming latency rates, alongside reaching 13.85 million IoT subscriptions, according to the latest CST report.
Q and Margolis Healy Partner for Regional Data Center Infrastructure
Q and Margolis Healy Architecture have partnered to develop advanced data centers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Europe to meet growing AI demands.