Zain KSA is boosting VoIP performance and digital service reliability across Saudi Arabia with Nokia Deepfield Cloud Intelligence deployed in more than 100 cities. The AI-ready network intelligence platform gives real-time traffic visibility, helping engineers detect congestion, optimize 5G capacity, improve cloud connectivity, and support voice, video and enterprise communications.
Zain Group’s 20-year Syria mobile licence could reshape telecom infrastructure, 5G rollout, and VoIP services across the Levant. With major investment, AI-powered network optimisation, and millions of users in transition, Zain Syria may unlock faster connectivity, stronger business communications, and new opportunities for digital service providers, growth, and cloud calling
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.
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait are revolutionizing the telecom industry by introducing Kuwait’s first cloud-native Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) deployment. This pioneering project aims to enhance 5G Standalone sites, leveraging Rakuten Symphony’s advanced O-RAN and cloud products.
Nokia and Zain KSA have teamed up to revolutionize indoor mobile connectivity in Saudi Arabia by introducing the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in the region. This partnership aims to improve indoor network coverage for enterprises, ensuring seamless and efficient communication.
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.
In a landmark move, Zain Group, Ooredoo, and TASC Towers Holding have officially inked a definitive agreement to merge their tower assets, forming a colossal entity valued at $2.2 billion. This strategic collaboration, originating from talks initiated in July, consolidates a combined total of 30,000 towers spanning Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and Jordan, establishing the largest tower company in the Middle East and North Africa.
Telia’s latest telecom restructuring highlights mounting pressure across Europe’s VoIP, fiber broadband, and cloud communications markets. With 900 jobs at risk, Inwit ownership talks, Colt’s AI network expansion, Nokia’s multi-PON upgrade, and Zain’s workplace recognition, operators are racing to cut costs, localize services, and future-proof connectivity for enterprise customers worldwide
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.
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.
