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Saudi ICT Deals and Policy: Major AI Investments and Cloud Infrastructure Contracts for Week 45

by saudishopper | Nov 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT deals in week 45 of 2026, featuring a $2.6 billion investment in HUMAIN and new data center contracts.

Airalo Addresses Common Misconceptions About Digital SIMs Among Saudi Travelers

by saudishopper | Nov 5, 2026 | Mobile Devices, Telecommunications, Tourism & Aviation

Airalo addresses common myths surrounding digital roaming SIMs for Saudi travelers, outlining device compatibility, data security, and setup procedures.

Saudi 5G Home Internet Matches Fiber at Peak but Trails on Everyday Speed, Ookla Finds

by saudishopper | Nov 3, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia’s 5G home internet, sold as fixed wireless access (FWA), reaches around 400...

Cisco and NVIDIA Introduce USFP Optical Module for AI Factories

by Mohamed Mosaed | Nov 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Telecommunications

Cisco and NVIDIA have unveiled the USFP optical module, delivering 400Gb/s per lane to improve data center efficiency and scale computing clusters.

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 Convenes Technology Leaders and Autonomous Mobility Firms in Dubai

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Nov 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Telecommunications

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 convenes global technology leaders in Dubai this December to display advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and computing systems.

nPerf Speed Test Upgrades From Network Measurement to Diagnostics

by Nour Elotaiby | Nov 3, 2026 | Apps & Software, Telecommunications

nPerf has upgraded its speed test utility into a diagnostic tool that interprets metrics for real-world activities and provides network optimization advice.

Huawei Launches 11th ICT Competition 2026–2027 Across Middle East and Central Asia

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training, Telecommunications

Huawei has launched the 11th regional ICT Competition for 2026–2027, offering students across 19 countries practical training in cloud, AI, and networking.

StampIQ Outlines Phased Plan for Local RFID Production in Saudi Arabia

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

StampIQ has outlined plans to develop local RFID manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and confirmed an initial order of 1,000 smart wearables for Hajj.

Fortinet Expands Cloud Security in Oman with Dedicated PoP

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Telecommunications

Fortinet has opened a dedicated FortiSASE point of presence in Oman to deliver low-latency cloud security and support national data sovereignty.

vivo Launches V80 Smartphone in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

by saudishopper | Oct 30, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

vivo has introduced its V80 smartphone in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, featuring ZEISS camera hardware, a 7,200mAh battery, and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip.

MBSAT Partners with ST Engineering iDirect to Build Satellite Gateway Infrastructure

by saudishopper | Oct 29, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

MBSAT has partnered with ST Engineering iDirect to develop sovereign satellite communications infrastructure in Oman ahead of a planned launch in 2027.

du and Comarch Communications Deploy Agentic AI for OSS Network Operations

by saudishopper | Oct 29, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications

du and Comarch Communications expanded their partnership to introduce agentic AI for OSS network operations, enabling automated data maintenance.

ARABSAT and Es’hailSat Sign Partnership to Expand Satellite Services

by saudishopper | Oct 29, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

ARABSAT and Es’hailSat signed an agreement at the ASBU Festival in Tunisia to reinforce the 26° East orbital slot and expand broadcast networks.

Saudi ICT Deals Report Records Major Q3 Tech Investments

by saudishopper | Oct 29, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

A weekly review of ICT contracts and capital deals across Saudi Arabia, covering stc dividends, Snowflake funding, SDAIA awards, and public service launches.

specialized by stc Receives Telecom Review Excellence Award 2026

by saudishopper | Oct 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

specialized by stc won the Telecom Review Excellence Award 2026 for its BCN platform, which unifies AI, MCX, and IoT technologies for operational teams.

Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Developments for Week 43 of 2026

by saudishopper | Oct 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

A weekly review of Saudi ICT sector developments covers funding rounds, sovereign space agreements, data center contracts, and national digital policies.

Wi-Fi Standards Explained: From Wi-Fi 1 to Wi-Fi 8 (2026 Reference Guide)

by Zamil Safwan | Oct 24, 2026 | Smart Devices, Telecommunications

From 2 Mbps in 1997 to 46 Gbps today: every Wi-Fi generation explained with one physics rule, seven infographics, a glossary and a buying cheat sheet for 2026.

Vodafone Qatar Selects tpay for Direct Operator Billing Services

by saudishopper | Oct 19, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Vodafone Qatar has appointed tpay as its direct operator billing aggregator, enabling 2.1 million mobile subscribers to pay for digital services via phone accounts.

Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Roundup Covers Funding and Standards

by saudishopper | Oct 17, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

A weekly review of Saudi technology agreements includes Autobia’s $12 million round, new SDAIA regulatory standards, and public sector portal launches.