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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
GSMA Director General Highlights Robotics and Drones at MWC Shanghai 2026
GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined robotics, drones, and connected vehicles as key growth drivers at MWC Shanghai 2026.
ITU Recognizes Saudi Arabia as Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Digital Future
The ITU has recognized Saudi Arabia as a key strategic partner in shaping a sustainable global digital future, highlighting its regulatory and infrastructure achievements.
Huawei Introduces GigaUplink and AI-Optical Solutions at MWC Shanghai 2026
Huawei launched its new GigaUplink solution and 10 AI-Optical Network products at MWC Shanghai 2026 to meet the connectivity demands of the AI era.
stc group Achieves AA MSCI ESG Rating and 50.69% Local Content Score
stc group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting an upgraded AA MSCI ESG rating and a 50.69% local content score.
Memory Costs Drive 17% Decline in AI IoT Module Shipments
AI-embedded IoT module shipments fell 17% in Q1 2026 due to rising memory costs, ending a period of steady growth.
Qualcomm Forecasts Commercial 6G Device Shipments to Begin in 2029
Qualcomm expects pre-commercial 6G hardware by 2028, with commercial shipments starting in 2029 to enable native artificial intelligence integration.
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Huawei Outlines Middle East Role in Next-Generation Mobile Communications at MWC Shanghai 2026
Huawei highlighted the strategic role of the Middle East in deploying next-generation 5G-Advanced networks during MWC Shanghai 2026.
Infobip and Digitas Expand Partnership to Deploy AI-Driven Customer Engagement
Infobip and Digitas Middle East have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven customer engagement solutions for global brands across MENA and APAC.
Group-IB Identifies Top Ten Cybersecurity Threat Actors of 2026
Group-IB has released its top ten cybersecurity threat actors report for 2026, highlighting a major shift toward supply chain attacks.
LG Electronics Launches LG MAGNIT Micro LED for Control Rooms
LG Electronics has launched its new LG MAGNIT Micro LED display, designed specifically for professional control rooms and mission-critical environments.
Emircom and Ciena Launch New Optical Networking Hub in Riyadh
Emircom and Ciena have opened a new optical networking hub in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure and high-capacity connectivity demands.
stc group Launches Advanced O&M Solution with Huawei to Automate Core Network Operations
stc group has partnered with Huawei to launch an advanced O&M solution, automating its core network to meet growing 5G infrastructure demands.
TCS and Anthropic Form Global Partnership to Scale Enterprise AI Adoption
TCS and Anthropic have partnered to scale enterprise AI adoption, equipping 50,000 employees with Claude licenses and targeting highly regulated sectors.
Saudi Arabia Government ICT Spending Reached 31.9 Billion SAR in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s government spending on ICT services reached 31.90 billion SAR in 2025, driven by major investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Nokia Integrates Agentic AI Framework into Network Services Platform
Nokia is integrating an agentic AI framework into its Network Services Platform to enable secure, explainable network automation for telecom operators.
Dynatrace Study Highlights Digital Readiness Gaps in World Cup Websites
A new Dynatrace study reveals major digital readiness gaps in official FIFA World Cup 2026 websites, with some pages taking nearly a minute to load.
GSMA Urges EU Regulatory Alignment to Support Mobile Infrastructure Investment
A new GSMA report reveals the mobile sector contributed €1.2 trillion to the EU GDP in 2025, while warning of a €270 billion funding gap.
FCC Secures Wireless Networks for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FCC has deployed advanced spectrum sensors and partnered with multiple agencies to secure wireless networks for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Historic Public Listing
SpaceX has raised $75 billion in its historic public listing, pricing shares at $135 each and surpassing Saudi Aramco’s previous record.
Cybersecurity Priorities Shift to Sovereignty and Resilience in GCC
A new report by Help AG reveals a major shift in GCC cybersecurity, driven by rising DDoS attacks, AI-powered threats, and a growing demand for sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Discuss Digital Infrastructure and Smart Mobility Partnerships
Saudi Arabia and Turkey held bilateral talks in Riyadh to discuss expanding investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and smart mobility.
Cisco Expands AgenticOps Capabilities to Automate IT Operations
Cisco has announced new AgenticOps capabilities across networking, security, and observability to automate and simplify IT operations.