Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain KSA and Cisco have partnered to build scalable AI infrastructure and GPUaaS offerings in Saudi Arabia. The initiative supports AI adoption, local talent development, and aligns with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals to establish the country as a hub for AI and advanced technologies.
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to develop AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation. The partnership combines Zain’s local expertise and Cisco’s technology to drive AI adoption and talent development across sectors.
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to build AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership focuses on secure, scalable AI solutions and includes talent upskilling initiatives to drive national AI capabilities.
Zain KSA and Huawei launched the Riyadh Antenna Platform, featuring a compact cylindrical design that reduces wind load and integrates multiple antenna arrays for improved coverage. Backed by recent spectrum acquisition, the platform enhances network efficiency and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
Zain KSA has named Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as its CEO, following his tenure as Acting CEO. With over two decades in telecom and IT, AlSadhan has been instrumental in expanding Zain’s B2B sector, launching cloud solutions, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital goals. His appointment underscores Zain’s commitment to innovation and growth.
Zain KSA initiates commercial 5G Standalone deployment on the 600 MHz band, enhancing nationwide coverage and enabling advanced digital services. The rollout supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for innovation and connectivity expansion.
Zain KSA’s AI-powered 5G network, fully deployed across holy sites for Hajj 1446H, enhances connectivity, emergency response, and live streaming to improve pilgrims’ experience. The initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 and positions the Kingdom as a global digital innovation hub.
Zain KSA reported strong Q1 2025 results with SAR 2.7 billion in revenues and a 39.5% increase in net profit. Driven by 5G expansion and digital service growth, the company continues to invest in infrastructure, fintech, and AI-driven solutions, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Zain KSA has successfully completed a digital transformation with Netcracker Technology, implementing a cloud-based BSS/OSS system. The new platform enhances customer experiences, improves operational efficiencies, and supports expansion into fintech, IoT, and cloud computing. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals and boosts 5G capabilities.
Zain KSA and Dell Technologies have signed an MoU to transform the cloud ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will leverage Dell’s expertise in cloud solutions, offering flexible services like IaaS, SaaS, and XaaS to empower businesses with easy cloud access and help drive digital transformation in the region.