Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernise and optimise its IP and optical networks.
Saudi Arabia reviews plans to boost government systems with tech
Saudi Crown Prince Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Council for Economic Affairs and Development Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has recently chaired a meeting of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development focused on plans to enhance the traffic systems and integrating technology to boost government resources.
Saudi Arabia mulls facial recognition tech at airports
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has introduced eye-scan and facial recognition technology to keep track of visitors and residents.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G network
Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture and Information.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens against WhatsApp scams
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission has warned users of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp to be wary of hackers sending malicious messages through the app.
Saudi Arabia to train 1,000 youths in digital marketing
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is reportedly launching a free training programme for a thousand Saudi Arabian nationals of both genders in the field of digital marketing.
Saudi Arabia, China explore the dark side of the moon
China has launched a satellite that will serve as the communications relay for a future probe on the the invisible side of the moon. The satellite is equipped with a payload for a space sensory system developed by Saudi engineers and researchers for filming and taking photos of the moon.
Saudi Arabia’s STC launches live 5G network
STC has recently announced the first live 5G network in Saudi Arabia, the initial phase for operating the service once 5G special devices are available in global markets.
Japanese tech investor to open Saudi Arabian office
SoftBank is reportedly planning to open an office in Saudi Arabia to further strengthening its ties with the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia hosts workshops to fill 30,000 IT jobs
Public, private, and academic partnerships are making high-demand digital skills accessible to Saudi youth and helping the Kingdom fill the 30,000 IT jobs gap which will contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 talent development goals, global technology company SAP announced.
Saudi Arabia sees “largest fintech acquisition” to date
Gulf Capital has reportedly acquired a strategic stake in Saudi Geidea, a provider of electronic payment solutions and financial technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
UAE, Saudi Arabia users among most active on social media
Social media is increasingly becoming embeded in every individual’s life. From a professional perspective, social media platforms are the chosen medium to which customers create their own content, hunt for new products and services, and share their opinions on certain topics.
SAP’s public cloud data centre goes live in Saudi Arabia
The landmark launch of the SAP public cloud data centre, the centerpiece of SAP’s 4-year SAR 285 million Saudi investment plan, was announced at SAP NOW, a signature event in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia highlights $6 billion security and safety market
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2018 covers the key product groups of Commercial Security, Information Security, Perimeter & Physical Security, Homeland Security& Policing, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health.
Kaspersky Lab to help strengthen Saudi Arabia’s security infrastructure
The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones signed a memorandum of understanding with Kaspersky Lab in an effort by the Federation to further strengthen infrastructure security.
Saudi Arabia security forces shoot down toy drone near royal palace
Saudi Arabian security forces had reportedly shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located.
V2 Public Cloud offering goes live in Saudi Arabia
Virtual Vision (V2), has officially opened services for V2 Public Cloud – a public cloud offering based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) initiated in partnership with CloudSigma and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
“We are investing in the future,” says Saudi Arabia finance minister
Saudi Arabia finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan has recently highlighted that the Kingdom is determined to make significant investments in diversifying its economy.
Saudi Arabia’s ICT ministry signs Huawei innovation deal
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding …
Five Google innovation hubs coming to Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming has reportedly finalised agreement with Google to set up five Google Innovation Hub centres across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.