Saudi Arabia’s transportation network set new records during Ramadan, with Haramain High-Speed Railway carrying 1.2 million passengers, a 21% increase from last year. Public transport, ride-hailing, and logistics sectors all saw significant growth. The TGA emphasized the success of coordinated efforts in supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia will host the Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia event in December, in partnership with Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Deutsche Messe. This event will showcase advancements in industrial automation and smart manufacturing, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, and aims to attract global manufacturers, foster innovation, and promote investment opportunities.
Saudi Arabia’s transportation sector experienced record demand during Ramadan, with the Haramain High-Speed Railway carrying over 1.2 million passengers. Public transport buses, ride-hailing, car rentals, and logistics also saw significant growth. These achievements reflect the success of regulatory efforts and the country’s ongoing commitment to Vision 2030’s goals.
Nokia and Zain KSA have completed Saudi Arabia’s first live Cloud RAN site, achieving 1.5 Gbps peak download speeds. This trial demonstrates the advantages of cloud-native architectures, such as reduced costs and faster deployment. It supports Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and paves the way for future innovations, including AI-RAN and 6G.
RANsemi, a British wireless semiconductor company, has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s ACES to drive 5G Open RAN innovation. Backed by the NTDP and MCIT, the collaboration aims to develop a cutting-edge 5G small cell system. The project will be showcased at the Small Cells World Summit in June 2025.
Saudi Arabia is enhancing its social welfare services through digital platforms like Absher, Ehsan, and Ikhtiyar. These platforms streamline services such as leave notifications for domestic workers, charitable donations, and housing support for low-income families, improving accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in delivering public services.
Saudi Arabia participated in the 2025 Global Youth Summit in Cuba, led by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The summit, focusing on amplifying youth voices in ICT, featured discussions on youth priorities, digital empowerment, and AI advancements. The Kingdom emphasized youth development in technology and innovation sectors.
Saudi telecom companies saw a 69% increase in net profits for 2024, reaching SAR 28.39 billion ($7.57 billion), driven by higher revenues, a growing customer base, and operational efficiency. Stc led with a profit surge of 85.7%, while Mobily showed growth, and Zain experienced a decline due to higher costs.
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission has deployed teams at the Two Holy Mosques to monitor telecommunications services during Ramadan. Their efforts include ensuring network quality, inspecting sales outlets, and analyzing radio signals to ensure reliable communication, enhancing the digital experience for pilgrims and maintaining service standards.
Absher, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior platform, processed over 430 million transactions in 2024, including ID renewals, passport services, residency permits, and vehicle-related operations. It also facilitated over 26 million transactions on its business portal, supporting digital transformation and enhancing government service delivery across the country.
