Zain KSA, a telecom and digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia to enhance 5G and 5G-Advanced capabilities using Cloud RAN and AI RAN technologies. The agreement, finalised during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, aims to accelerate digital transformation in the telecom sector and build a future-ready infrastructure supporting open wireless networks.
The partnership aligns with Zain KSA’s strategy to integrate the latest technologies into its network, ensuring greater efficiency and performance. Cloud RAN offers a flexible and scalable infrastructure that enhances network reliability, while AI RAN introduces advanced automation and real-time data analytics, improving user experience and operational efficiency. This initiative will also support next-generation technologies, including 6G, IoT and AI.
Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Mohammad Abdulaziz AlNujaidi, Chief Technology Officer, Zain KSA, said: “This partnership is a strategic step toward building a more intelligent network with enhanced agility using the latest cloud and AI technologies, positioning us for future innovation through which we can continue to enable nationwide digital transformation. We believe network innovation is the cornerstone of a digital economy, achieving operational efficiency and developing new services that support a smartly connected future. We reaffirm our commitment to contribute to realising the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, enhancing digital sustainability, and providing world-class communication solutions that enable various sectors and drive nationwide development.”
Recently, Zain KSA and Nokia conducted the first-ever live trial of 5G-Advanced Cloud RAN technology in Saudi Arabia.
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