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Saudi Arabia Enters Global Race for 5G Telecom with New STC Deals

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Saudi Arabia is in the global race to launch one of the first 5G telecom networks in the world and the largest 5G in the Middle East and North Africa, according to reports.

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Saudi-China

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Transportation

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Saudi-EU

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Oil Prices

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Solar Power

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Telecommunications

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Saudi-China

Saudi Arabia plans to introduce Chinese into the curriculum at all education levels

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Saudi Oil Policy

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Traffic Safety

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Entertainment

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Women

Haila Al-Farraj is first Saudi female sports commentator

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Corruption

Saudi Arabia reports 50% rise in corruption complaints

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