Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Middle East M&A Activity Reaches 272 Deals in H1 2026
Middle East M&A activity reached 272 transactions in H1 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for 65% of the total regional deal volume.
Zain Saudi Arabia Reports 5.3 Billion Riyals Revenue for H1 2026
Zain Saudi Arabia announced its H1 2026 financial results, recording 5.3 billion riyals in revenue and an 84 percent increase in net profit.
Mobily Enters Preliminary Discussions with Tawal Over Tower Infrastructure Acquisition
Mobily has commenced preliminary discussions with Saudi tower operator Tawal regarding a potential acquisition of its telecom tower infrastructure.
HONOR X7e Plus 5G Officially Launched in Saudi Arabia with 8100mAh Battery
The HONOR X7e Plus 5G smartphone is now officially available in Saudi Arabia, featuring an 8100mAh battery and advanced AI tools.
Saudi Internet Report 2025 Reveals Key Digital Growth Indicators
The Saudi Internet Report 2025 highlights key digital indicators, showing that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia has reached 45.2% while mobile data usage is three times the global average.
Infobip Report Shows Rise in AI-Powered Fraud and Enterprise Defenses
Infobip’s 2026 Fraud and Security Report highlights a 77% increase in automated messaging threats and a corresponding rise in AI-driven defenses.
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Saudi Arabia and South Korea Expand Digital Economy Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and South Korea have expanded their strategic technology partnerships following high-level ministerial meetings in Seoul focusing on AI and semiconductors.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Series Launches in Saudi Arabia with 5G+ Connectivity
Huawei has launched the HUAWEI Pura 90s series in Saudi Arabia, featuring 5G+ connectivity, a 200MP telephoto camera, and pre-orders starting July 20.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Powers NASA’s Historic 4K Lunar Stream
NASA utilized AWS cloud infrastructure to stream real-time 4K video from the Moon during the historic Artemis II mission.
Nokia Launches AI-RAN Platform to Boost Spectral Efficiency
Nokia has introduced its new AI-RAN platform in collaboration with Nvidia, promising up to 100% spectral efficiency gains by 2028.
Saudi Arabia and China Strengthen Strategic Technology and Space Partnerships
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha led a high-level delegation to Beijing, meeting with Chinese officials and tech executives to expand bilateral cooperation.
stc Group Joins Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris as Founding Partner
stc group joins the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris as a founding partner, securing naming rights for three major venues and supporting a 75 million dollar prize pool.
MEF and VodafoneThree Block 2 Million Fraudulent SMS Messages
A joint initiative between MEF and VodafoneThree has successfully blocked 2 million fraudulent banking SMS messages before they reached customers.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the 2026 ICT Development Index, reflecting major investments in digital infrastructure.
Middle East Accelerates Digital Infrastructure Expansion
Middle East governments and telecom operators are accelerating digital infrastructure expansion through massive investments in fiber networks.
Saudi Arabia Deploys AI to Optimize Hajj Telecom Networks
Saudi Arabia is deploying artificial intelligence and 5G technologies to optimize telecom networks during the Hajj season, ensuring reliable connectivity for millions of pilgrims.
Cisco Highlights Digital Infrastructure Readiness as Key to Saudi AI Success
Cisco has emphasized that digital infrastructure readiness is the fundamental element for artificial intelligence success in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of advanced network investments.
Infrastructure Financing Reshaped by AI and Sovereign Funds
AIIB Chief Investment Officer Konstantin Limitovskiy outlines how AI and sovereign wealth funds will drive the next decade of regional infrastructure development.
Unifonic Repositions as AI-Native CX Platform for Emerging Markets
Unifonic has transitioned into an AI-native CX platform, integrating autonomous agents and achieving up to 85% automation for enterprise customer experiences.
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Growth
Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital infrastructure to support AI technologies, aiming to build 6.9 GW of data center capacity by 2034.
Saudi Arabia Builds Strongest AI Infrastructure to Connect East and West
Saudi Arabia is building its strongest AI infrastructure to connect the East and West, supporting the goals of Vision 2030.