The Connected World KSA Awards in Riyadh marked a significant milestone in digital transformation. Distinguished organizations excelled in innovation and connectivity. This event underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a tech hub, recognizing breakthroughs in digital infrastructure, AI, and talent development, signaling its rising impact on the global technology landscape.
The evolution of technology brings Elon Musk’s xAI into focus with its plan to expand data centers into Saudi Arabia, drawn by competitive electricity rates and favorable regulations. By leasing facilities, not building anew, xAI aims to strengthen its global infrastructure.
Zain KSA and Cisco have joined forces to advance AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030. Their collaboration will deliver GPU-powered services, foster digital innovation, and enhance local talent through AI training programs, aiming to position the Kingdom as a global leader in technology.
Nokia and Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector have tested indoor 5G Standalone network sharing with success. By using Nokia’s Shikra radios and core network software, operators like Zain and Mobily can provide high-speed 5G indoors efficiently, cutting costs and energy use.
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN initiative is investing $10 billion to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, HUMAIN plans major data center expansion, strategic tech partnerships, and AI model training dominance by 2030, all aligning with Vision 2030.
AWS and Saudi AI firm HUMAIN are launching a $5 billion initiative to develop an AI Zone in Saudi Arabia. The project supports Vision 2030, boosts innovation across key sectors, and includes training for 100,000 Saudis. By 2030, AI could add $130 billion to the economy.
The collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital unlocks groundbreaking potential for industrial IoT throughout Saudi Arabia. Integrating Qualcomm’s hardware with Aramco’s 5G network, this partnership focuses on edge AI technologies to revolutionize industrial operations with enhanced efficiency and safety.
A monumental step for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 appears on the horizon as the Public Investment Fund and stc group plan to merge TAWAL and Golden Lattice Investment Company (GLIC). This partnership, expected to have a value of $5.85 billion and annual revenues near $1.3 billion, could be a game-changer in the telecommunications infrastructure domain.
The Saudis were over the moon with joy after their Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Sawah, announced on September 20, that the ban on all voice and video call services, which prevented Saudis and expatriate residents from communicating with the outside world, will be lifted. The decision is part of the new national strategy, known as Vision 2030, to expand the country’s economy and attract more business to the country in sectors such as tourism, entertainment, and telecommunications. The minister tweeted that the unblocking of VoIP calls will be made within a week with the help and support of telecom partners and in line with their #customer_first policy. “And we still strive for more,” he added. Al Sawah confirmed that the Government and telecommunications companies are working closely together to unblock all applications supported by VoIP and soon voice and video calls over the Internet will be available…
Saudi Arabia’s telecom giant, KSA, is revolutionizing its 5G Standalone services by securing new spectrum within the 600 MHz band. This strategic move enhances 5G coverage and quality, facilitating seamless IoT and smart city applications.
