Alstom has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, aimed at advancing sustainable mobility and railway development in the Gulf region. The new office, led by Mohamed Khalil, will serve as a hub for innovation and digital services, supporting Alstom’s global operations and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
5dVR has expanded to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to enable firms to adopt AR, VR, and mixed reality technologies. The Cairo-based company aims to transform local sectors by leveraging its global expertise and fostering digital transformation, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. The Saudi AR/VR sector is expected to grow significantly, creating demand for 5dVR’s innovative services.
audi Arabia also achieved 1st place among the G20 countries in the pillar of meaningful connectivity and 2nd place in the pillar of universal connectivity.
Zain KSA has launched new digital authentication services in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with the Sadq platform, enhancing digital transformation and sustainability. This initiative aims to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and bolster data protection, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals. Zain Cloud has been awarded the highest rating for cloud computing service providers by CST.
Najm for Insurance Services has partnered with Cambridge Mobile Telematics and AiGeNiX to launch a telematics initiative aimed at improving road safety in Saudi Arabia. The initiative uses advanced mobility analytics technologies to analyze driving data and promote safer driving practices, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Opensignal’s latest analysis ranks Saudi Arabia third in 5G download speeds among EMEA markets, reflecting significant advancements in 5G deployment. The report highlights improvements in network performance, impressive 5G upload speeds, and the impact of government initiatives like Vision 2030 in fostering 5G growth in the GCC region.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and Mawhiba are hosting the “Summer Forum” from 7 July to 1 August 2024 to train 11 students for the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Brazil. The forum aims to foster talent and raise awareness in the space science and technology fields.
Dell Technologies, Aramco, and NITA have partnered to launch the ITXcelerate program, offering advanced training and certifications to Saudi graduates in IT fields. This initiative aims to build a skilled technology workforce, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a tech hub.
Aramco Digital partners with WWT to develop an AI-powered Digital Innovation Economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The collaboration aims to transform energy and healthcare sectors, accelerate AI infrastructure, and enhance local capabilities, driving sustainable economic growth and technological innovation in the Kingdom.
Ericsson extends its R&D collaboration with KAUST for two more years, focusing on next-gen telecom technologies, including 5G and 6G. The partnership, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, has produced significant advancements and will continue to explore new innovations, enhancing the kingdom’s ICT sector and talent development.
