Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Saudi CST Launches 6G NTN Research Competition to Advance Telecommunications
Saudi Arabia’s CST has launched a research competition focused on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G technology to advance telecom innovation.
Google Schedules Pixel 11 Launch Event for August 12
Google has scheduled its next major hardware event for August 12 in New York City, with implications for device availability in Saudi Arabia.
Zain KSA and Red Hat Partner to Advance AI Infrastructure
Zain KSA has partnered with Red Hat to develop technological infrastructure and enhance AI service readiness in Saudi Arabia.
stc and Huawei Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First Full Duplex Network
stc and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first Full Duplex network to improve wireless communication efficiency and reduce data transmission latency.
Virgin Mobile Launches Network-Level Child Digital Protection in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched network-level parental controls and content filtering to protect young users directly through its mobile infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia Participates in UN AI Governance Dialogue in Geneva
Saudi Arabia participated in the UN AI governance dialogue in Geneva, holding bilateral meetings with international ministers to discuss digital economy partnerships.
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stc group Wins Sukuk and Bond Deal of the Year 2025 Award
stc group has been awarded the Sukuk and Bond Deal of the Year 2025 following its successful USD 2 billion international debt issuance.
CAMON 50 Ultra Attracts Saudi Tech Influencers
The CAMON 50 Ultra smartphone has drawn significant interest from Saudi tech experts and content creators following its official launch in the Kingdom.
Infinix NOTE 60 Series Debuts in Saudi Arabia Following Global Reveal
The Infinix NOTE 60 smartphone series has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring dual-way satellite calling and a 200MP camera system.
xAI Launches Voice Agent Builder: No-Code Platform for Grok Voice Agents
xAI’s new Voice Agent Builder lets businesses configure production voice agents on Grok Voice in under two minutes, no code required.
Riyadh to Host Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events in October
Riyadh will host the global Space Connectivity Events from October 12 to 14, 2026, focusing on non-terrestrial networks and space sustainability.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index 2026
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global spot in the ICT Development Index 2026, driven by 100% internet penetration and a 199 billion SAR market size.
BackLite KSA Launched via MMG and Cenomi Centers Deal
Multiply Media Group has partnered with Cenomi Centers to launch BackLite KSA, establishing a premium digital advertising network across Riyadh and Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index 2026
Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in the ITU’s ICT Development Index 2026, driven by a SAR 199 billion market and 100% internet penetration.
AST Networks Launches Phase2 Satellite Connectivity Service
AST Networks has launched Phase2, a satellite connectivity service powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, offering flexible data plans and secure private networking.
AI Network Traffic in UAE Projected to Triple Within Three Years
A new Cisco study reveals that AI network traffic in the UAE will triple by 2029, pushing 81% of enterprise networks to their capacity limits.
Cisco Study Reveals 86% of Saudi Organizations Face Network Capacity Limits Within Two Years Due to AI
A Cisco study shows that 86% of Saudi organizations expect to hit network capacity limits within 24 months due to rapid AI adoption.
KIDZONET Joins Internet Watch Foundation to Block Abuse Material at Network Level
KIDZONET has joined the Internet Watch Foundation to integrate real-time intelligence feeds and block child sexual abuse material at the network level.
NSG and Saudia Launch In-Flight Connectivity on A321XLR
Neo Space Group and Saudia have activated the NSG Skywaves in-flight connectivity service on the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
Mashreq Partners with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payments
Mashreq has partnered with Mastercard to expand its Quick Remit service globally, enabling direct local currency transfers across new international corridors.
GSMA Partners with Pleias to Launch Telco Common Corpus for AI Training
The GSMA has partnered with Pleias to launch an open-source dataset of over 10 billion tokens to improve telecom AI models.
Globe and China Mobile Showcase AI Growth at MWC Shanghai 2026
Globe Telecom and China Mobile presented their latest AI strategies and consumer applications at MWC Shanghai 2026.