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  • Desert Technologies to build 5GW solar cells and modules plant in Saudi Arabia

    The plant will have an annual nameplate capacity of 5GW, of which 3GW for solar cell capacity and 2GW for PV modules. However, the company did not disclose what technology will be used for the solar cells. PV Tech has reached out to Desert Technologies about it. The project will be located in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City and will leverage “advanced manufacturing technologies that adhere to the latest global quality standards”, according to the company. It added that the capacity produced at the plant will cater to the local market, while boosting the country’s exporting capacity.

  • Ericsson and KACST Partner to Launch Advanced 5G Gaming Lab in Saudi Arabia

    Ericsson and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announce their partnership to establish a joint advanced connectivity lab for gaming and beyond at KACST’s premises, named as “Blink Lab”. The lab will feature a private 5G network and serve as a testbed for training, research, product development and commercialization of innovative gaming solutions from from global and local ecosystems.

  • Saudi companies secure $3.2bln funding for 5.5GW solar projects

    A consortium comprising Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), a wholly owned company of PIF and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO), a wholly owned unit of Aramco, has secured financial close on 5.5 gigawatt (GW) solar PV projects worth 12 billion Saudi riyals ($3.2 billion).

  • Saudi Arabia secures funds for 5.5GW solar projects

    The developers of solar power projects worth SAR12 billion ($3.2 billion) with a combined output of 5.5 gigawatts (GW) in Saudi Arabia have secured financing for their projects. Saudi-listed Acwa Power, Water and Electricity Holding Co (Badeel), a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company, and Saudi Aramco Power Co (Sapco), a wholly-owned subsidiary of energy major Aramco, have reached financial close for the Haden, Muwayh and Al Khushaybi projects.

  • How the convergence of AI and 5G is transforming Saudi Arabia’s smart technologies

    According to a recent PwC report called “The Smarter Phone,” AI-enabled smartphones are already integrating with daily activities, leveraging predictive analytics to automate routine processes and provide real-time solutions. AI-powered assistants, image recognition and voice command systems are increasingly becoming integral parts of mobile devices, enabling more intuitive user interfaces and features such as facial recognition, automated photo sorting and smart scheduling.

  • Zain invests $427mn to expand 5G, digital services in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi telco Zain KSA announced plans to invest a total of SAR1.6 billion ($427 million) to expand its 5G network and digital services ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, local press reported. The operator said it will expand its current 5G network coverage to 122 cities across the country.

  • Aramco inks MoU with GCT for 5G across Saudi Arabia

    Aramco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with chip company GCT Semiconductor to help create a 4G and 5G ecosystem across Saudi Arabia to provision mission-critical and public safety networks. State-owned Aramco and GCT Semiconductor explained they plan “to design and co-develop chipsets and modules tailored for LTE, 5G and the NTN spectrum in order to support the localisation of wireless end-user devices and IoT manufacturing”.

  • Aramco and GCT Semiconductor sign 5G, AI deal in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabian state-owned Oil Group Aramco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with chip company GCT Semiconductor to bolster the country’s 4G and 5G ecosystem through the development of mission-critical and public safety networks. While financial terms and the length of the MoU were not disclosed, GCT shared in a press statement that the pair will design and co-develop chipsets and modules for LTE, 5G and NTN spectrum in order to “support the localization of wireless end-user devices and IoT manufacturing.”

  • Saudi Arabia Data Center Market Anticipates Robust Growth with Rising Demand for IoT and 5G Technologies

    The newest industry insights underscore the significant expansion within the Saudi Arabia Data Center Market, driven by the rapidly evolving digital landscape and the burgeoning need for sophisticated technology infrastructure. The forecast period of 2024-2028 highlights an exceptional growth trajectory, fueled by the integration of cloud computing, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) services, amongst other advanced digital solutions.

  • Saudi Arabia announces massive 5G network expansion

    The 5G network is the beating heart of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine education, and a significant driver of national digital transformation. More than 35 per cent of the population in five major cities in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, and Dammam, were provided with 5G service by stc group in 2019. The 5G service was extended to 75 cities nationwide the following year. In 2022, the proportion of mobile sites with 5G services surpassed 90 per cent of locations in major cities, marking a significant milestone.