Category: Telecommunications

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Posted by saudishopper | Nov 8, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Ericsson Presents 5G Advanced and AI Network Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

by saudishopper | Aug 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Ericsson will showcase 5G Advanced, AI automation, and mission-critical connectivity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.

Communications, Space and Technology Commission Releases Fifth Edition of Sustainability Report

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 23, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission has published the fifth edition of its sustainability report covering telecom and space sectors.

stc and Huawei Complete First Commercial MB² Deployment in Saudi Arabia

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 23, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.

stc group Concludes Global Presence at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris

by saudishopper | Aug 23, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment, Telecommunications

stc group concluded its international role at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, serving as Founding and Elite Partner for the third straight year.

Qatar Airways Equips 150 Widebody Aircraft With Starlink

by saudishopper | Aug 20, 2026 | Smart Devices, Telecommunications, Tourism & Aviation

Qatar Airways has equipped 150 widebody aircraft with Starlink, introducing the technology to its Boeing 787-9 fleet as rollouts continue through 2026.

EDECS Wins DP World Contract to Modernize Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1

by saudishopper | Aug 19, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

EDECS Group has secured a DP World contract to redevelop 90,000 square meters across seven operational yards at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1.

HeyBreez Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure

by saudishopper | Aug 19, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

HeyBreez has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Lunara Partners. The investment will accelerate development of its operational enterprise voice AI platform.

Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 19, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.

Saudi Arabia Records 89% Improvement in Gaming Latency Rates

by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 17, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia achieved an 89% improvement in gaming latency rates, alongside reaching 13.85 million IoT subscriptions, according to the latest CST report.

Q and Margolis Healy Partner for Regional Data Center Infrastructure

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Q and Margolis Healy Architecture have partnered to develop advanced data centers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Europe to meet growing AI demands.

Ooredoo Kuwait Deploys 5G Network Analytics for Smarter Operations

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Ooredoo Kuwait has deployed the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to integrate advanced 5G network analytics into its core infrastructure.

Middle East Organizations Lead Global AI Adoption Rates

by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

A new study reveals that Middle East organizations are leading global rates of AI adoption as regional businesses accelerate their digital commerce strategies.

Zain Kuwait Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Call Translation Service

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

Zain Kuwait has launched an AI-powered real-time translation service for mobile calls, allowing users to translate Arabic and English conversations directly.

du Releases First 6G Whitepaper on Autonomous Telecom Networks

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

du has published its first 6G whitepaper in collaboration with Khalifa University, detailing a blueprint for autonomous, AI-native telecom networks.

Zain KSA and Huawei Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First 800G Optical Network

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 800G optical network to support 5G, cloud computing, and AI services.

Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Platform to Automate 85,000 Mosques

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Apps & Software, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched a digital platform to automate services across 85,000 mosques, improving administrative oversight and field monitoring.

Zain Group profit – Surges 73% in H1 2026

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Zain Group reported a 73% surge in net profit to KD 220 million for H1 2026, driven by strong performance in 5G, fintech, and digital services.

CST Mandates Prior Written Approval for Telecom Senior Management Appointments

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

CST has mandated that licensed telecom operators must obtain prior written approval before appointing senior management, with interim roles capped at 180 days.