Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi’s digital government authority launches regulatory sandbox

    The digital government authority (DGA) launched the regulatory sandbox initiative for government technology companies.

  • SC2 and Huawei advance smart city developments in Saudi Arabia

    Tech giant Huawei and Saudi service provider and operator, Smart City Solutions Company (SC2), have announced a newly signed agreement to collaborate on smart city projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • stc deploys region’s first state-of-the-art 5G Smart Campus

    STC has announced the successful deployment of the first ‘5G Smart Campus’solution in the MENA region.

  • STC increases Wi-Fi coverage 206% for Hajj pilgrims

    Saudi Telecom Company (STC) said it increased Wi-Fi coverage in Makkah and Holy Sites to prepare for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. The coverage includes tunnels, bridges, and a number of public utilities in Mina which received pilgrims to start their Tarwiah day on August 30.

  • STC InspirU signs agreement with Riyadah to support entrepreneurs in KSA

    Saudi Telecom Company (STC), represented by InspirU Business Incubator, announced the signing of an agreement with Riyadah institute to support and provide services for business entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • Tata Communications, Zain KSA fuel digital transformation with smart solutions

    Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, and Zain KSA, a pioneering mobile telecommunications and digital services provider that is committed to supporting innovation and spearheading the next-generation’s technological revolution in the Middle East, announced a strategic engagement to fuel digital transformation journeys of enterprises and government organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With this collaboration the combined ecosystems will deliver solutions and platforms to remodel cities with smart street lighting, smart waste management, connected workplace, healthcare and connected cars.

  • Transforming AlMadinah AlMunawara into a smart city

    The 2nd edition of Smart Cities World Forums was held on December 11th at the Meydan Hotel, Dubai, UAE, under the theme “Building the SMART Future”. The event offered the attendees the opportunity to know more about all aspects of smart cities and meet leaders in this particular field. Smart Cities World Forums spoke to Eng. Mohammed Alsharif, Program Director Madinah Smart City, AlMadinah AlMunawara Development Authority, who explained the Authority’s role in accelerating digital transformation in the Kingdom.

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia are global leaders in digital transformation

    According to the latest findings revealed by Dell Technologies on its ‘Digital Transformation Index 2020,’ the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to accelerating digital transformation and embracing cutting-edge technologies.

  • Uber launches unique feature that empowers women in Saudi Arabia

    Global ride-hailing behemoth Uber has launched a new unique feature described as a global first in an effort to empower women in Saudi Arabia.

  • Zain KSA and Nokia complete Mideast’s first LTE-Unlicensed trial

    Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia have successfully completed the Middle East's first trial of LTE-Unlicensed, combining unlicensed spectrum in the 5GHz frequency band with 1800 MHz spectrum to deliver a downlink speed of 223 megabits per second.