Connectivity

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Connectivity: The new structural foundation for construction in Gulf

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Construction across the Gulf continues to set global benchmarks for speed, scale, and ambition. And the region’s shift toward smart cities and data-centric infrastructure is introducing a new measure of success: how well a building communicates.

IT & Telecommunications

ST Engineering, MBSat to build next-gen connectivity

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

ST Engineering iDirect has tied up with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the Middle East.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

New Aramco Digital network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will support sectors that need continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities.