5G Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia International Leisure Tourism Set to Grow 93% by 2030
Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is projected to grow 93% by 2030, driven by luxury travel demand and major hospitality expansion in Riyadh.

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.

ACCIONA Secures Cleaning Services Contract for Haramain High-Speed Railway
ACCIONA has been awarded a three-year contract to provide technical cleaning and housekeeping services for the Haramain High-Speed Railway network.

Pinterest Signs $4 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Agreement with AWS to Accelerate AI Search
Pinterest has committed $4 billion to Amazon Web Services through 2031 to enhance its AI-driven visual search capabilities for 600 million users.

Dammam Railway Connection Contract Awarded to OHLA-HACS Joint Venture
Saudi Arabia Railways has awarded a contract to the OHLA-HACS Joint Venture to construct a 22.7 km freight railway connecting Dammam 2nd Industrial City.

Dell AI Factory Gains New Agentic AI and Infrastructure Capabilities
Dell announced new agentic AI, data platform, and infrastructure additions to its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, targeting enterprise AI deployment from deskside to data center.

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit Day Two Focuses on Smart Cities and Mobility Networks
The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit Day Two addressed smart cities, mobility systems, and sustainable infrastructure development. Twelve partnerships were signed and key discussions focused on future urban design.

Phoenix Group Partners with DC Max on $8 Billion European AI Data Center Platform
Abu Dhabi-based Phoenix Group partners with DC Max to develop an 18MW AI data center in Lyon, France, launching a $8 billion European expansion platform targeting over 1GW of capacity.

Anthropic Seals $1.8 Billion Computing Deal With Akamai
Anthropic secures $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies, marking the largest agreement in Akamai’s history. The arrangement supports scaling demands as the company pursues $50 billion funding at a $900 billion valuation.

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 Expands to Record Size With 500+ Exhibitors
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 will host over 25,000 visitors and 500+ exhibitors at Riyadh Front from November 16-18, with exhibition space expanded by 40%. The Kingdom’s security market is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2030.

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 Convenes 7,000 Professionals to Shape Urban Development
Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 will convene over 7,000 professionals, 100 speakers, and 75 exhibitors from May 12-14 to address urban development, construction innovation, and infrastructure financing across the region.

Saudi Arabia Mobility Leaders Align on Vision 2030 Priorities in Riyadh
Mobility sector leaders from Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors met in Riyadh to advance transport development aligned with Vision 2030, discussing autonomous vehicles, infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration.

stc Group Reports 12% Net Profit Growth in Q1 2026 as Revenues Hit 19.9 Billion
stc Group reported Q1 2026 net profit growth of 12% with revenues reaching 19.9 billion riyals, driven by operational efficiency and expanded regional digital infrastructure projects.

Loylogic Launches Redesigned Website for Global Rewards Marketplace
Loylogic launches a redesigned website reflecting the shift from traditional loyalty programs to marketplace-driven engagement. The platform enables organizations to deliver rewards at scale across 190 countries.

Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World’s First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial
Türk Telekom and ZTE completed the world’s first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul, demonstrating capacity expansion without replacing existing fiber infrastructure.
