Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to Expand Infrastructure Across Gulf Region by 2030
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion infrastructure plan spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait to develop cloud and AI assets by 2030.
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Category: Telecommunications
Global 6G Connections Projected to Reach 2.4 Billion by 2035
GSMA Intelligence projects global 6G connections will reach 2.4 billion by 2035, operating alongside a 60 percent market share for 5G networks.
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Apple and Qualcomm Extend Global Chip Patent Licensing Deal
Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent licensing deal starting April 2027, securing wireless intellectual property access.
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T-Mobile Expands AI Tools to Strengthen 5G Network Resilience
T-Mobile US has expanded its AI-driven AutoPilot and Dynamic CX tools nationwide to improve network performance and handle outage response.
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NetBrain Expands Agentic NetOps Platform with Change and Assessment AI Agents
NetBrain Technologies has added Change and Assessment agents to its Agentic NetOps Platform, enabling teams to manage network troubleshooting and updates.
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Airalo Highlights Growth in Saudi Outbound Travel Connectivity
International traffic through Saudi airports reached 75.8 million passengers in 2025 as digital roaming solutions gain adoption among travelers.
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Apple Expands iCloud+ to Include Apple TV and Arcade in Saudi Arabia
Apple has expanded its iCloud+ subscription in Saudi Arabia to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge starting at SAR 3.99 per month.
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CST Launches Public Consultation on Spectrum and Satellite Regulations
CST has launched a public consultation on spectrum usage and satellite regulations. The initiative invites feedback on earth station rules and orbital filings.
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Huawei Cloud AI Expands Enterprise Portfolio with New Computing Services
Huawei Cloud unveiled its updated AI Cluster Service and expanded its enterprise agent platform with new industry zones at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026.
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Ericsson Unveils NetCloud Private for On-Premises Wireless WAN Management
Ericsson has launched NetCloud Private to deliver customer-hosted lifecycle management for Wireless WAN infrastructure and Cradlepoint devices.
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Saudi ICT Sector Weekly: BARQ Achieves Unicorn Status as Major Deals and AI Initiatives Expand
Saudi Arabia recorded key ICT developments including BARQ becoming a tech unicorn, PayTabs acquiring Amazon Payment Services MENA, and new AI policy initiatives.
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Huawei Unveils Atlas 960E SuperPoD, First AI System Built on Near-Packaged Optics
Huawei used its Huawei Connect 2026 opening keynote to unveil the Atlas 960E SuperPoD, a 4,096 card system built on its Hi-ONE near-packaged optics, and to pull the Ascend 960 chip forward by three quarters.
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Huawei Connect 2026 Unveils Atlas 960E SuperPoD and UnifiedBus Optical Interconnect
Huawei launched the Atlas 960E SuperPoD and upgraded UnifiedBus interconnect at Huawei Connect 2026, scaling computing across 4,096 processors.
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BARQ Becomes Ninth Billion-Dollar Tech Company in Saudi Arabia
BARQ has become Saudi Arabia’s ninth billion-dollar technology company, reflecting continued expansion across the Kingdom’s tech startup sector.
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Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha Meets AWS CEO to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss accelerating AI computing expansion and AI Zone development.
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CST Partners with ITU to Organize Global Space Communications and Sustainability Event
CST partners with the ITU to host a global event focused on space communications and orbital sustainability under ministerial patronage.
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Lebanon Signs DCO Charter to Advance Digital Economy and Tech Cooperation
Lebanon has signed the DCO Charter in Riyadh, launching a joint Digital Prosperity Plan to expand technology adoption, AI initiatives, and digital investments.
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Salam and Dell Technologies Partner on Cloud and Edge AI Solutions
Salam and Dell Technologies have signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to expand enterprise cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions in Saudi Arabia.
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SAL and Huawei Sign Agreement to Develop Smart Logistics in Saudi Arabia
SAL and Huawei signed an MoU to explore digital transformation, 5G integration, and inventory hub development for logistics in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia Introduces Triad Support for Tech Startups to Expand Globally
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications launched a three-pillar initiative providing computing infrastructure, capital, and customer access for technology companies.
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