Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has launched an advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) service in partnership with Saudia, the Kingdom’s national flag carrier. Under this partnership, Saudia plans to provide complimentary high-speed internet to all guests – becoming one of the first airlines in the Middle East […]
4iG, the Hungary-based IT systems integrator, has entered into an agreement with sovereign investor Mubadala. Under the terms of the agreement, Mubadala, which is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, will provide a $50 million (€42.3m) convertible loan to 4iG. The conversion share price is based on the 90-day volume-weighted average trading price […]
The 39th annual Royal Rumble is set to be one of the biggest in WWE’s history. Taking place on January 31st at KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it will mark the first traditional Royal Rumble held outside North America. British and Irish Netflix subscribers can watch the historic event live from 7pm GMT as The […]
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has announced a partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves – the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. “This partnership underscores NSG’s commitment to innovation and to delivering best-in-class connectivity across Saudi […]
Gravity Media, a specialist in production and content and media services and facilities, recently provided end-to-end technical facilities for a landmark New Year’s Eve concert at New Eve Boulevard E-Game Square in Riyadh, delivering a world-class live production viewed across the Middle East and beyond. Produced by Premium Projects (Germany) for Ad Dimension, a subsidiary […]
Fixed communication services revenue in Saudi Arabia is set for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9 per cent during 2025-2030, underpinned by surging fixed broadband adoption even as traditional voice declines. The shift toward fixed wireless access (FWA) and fibre reflects accelerating digital infrastructure priorities, signaling deeper market readiness for high-capacity connectivity and […]
Luma AI, the AI company building multimodal AGI, has raised $900 million (€780.7m) in Series C funding, led by Humain, a PIF company delivering global full-stack AI solutions, with significant participation from AMD Ventures, and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Amplify Partners and Matrix Partners. The company’s mission is to build multimodal general intelligence: AI that […]
AST SpaceMobile has added Saudi Arabian telco STC Group as its partner for “Space-based Telecom services” over the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions. stc (the former Saudi Telecom Company) will pay $175 million (€150.5m) to secure a 10-year distribution contract for AST’s satellite services, starting in Q4 2026. AST signed an MoU with […]
DAZN MENA has been appointed the official domestic broadcaster for all horse racing events under the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The new deal, effective immediately, spans 50 race days across the 2025/26 season. DAZN said the partnership marks a significant step in its expansion strategy within Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. This […]
Vianeos, the IPTV & OTT company, provided the Orbit Communication Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a complete OTT platform, including mobile applications for Apple and Android devices. These applications allow Salam TV subscribers to access video content on their smartphones and tablets. Salam, previously known as ITC part of the Orbit Communication […]