stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, demonstrated its commitment to shaping the Kingdom’s digital future at Connected World 2025, held on November 18-19 at Roshn Front. As a Founding Partner, the group showcased its latest digital solutions and entered into three strategic agreements with tech innovators to further enhance the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem.
Among the innovative technologies showcased, highlights included newtrack, a neutral host network providing high-quality digital infrastructure for Saudi gigaprojects, and the GCT Program, a comprehensive platform for international IoT connectivity that supports next-generation call services for seamless and secure data transmission. These solutions exemplify stc’s digital leadership and commitment to laying the foundation of the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem.
Reinforcing its commitment to world-class connectivity, stc announced three partnerships at the event. In collaboration with Comfone, stc will enhance and expand IPX signaling services, ensuring smoother and more secure global connectivity. By leveraging Comfone’s global network, diverse routing paths, and extensive roaming partner ecosystem, stc aims to strengthen its international footprint and deliver an exceptional roaming experience to customers worldwide.
Additionally, stc signed agreements with Ameex and MADA to advance the management and routing of international A2P SMS traffic. These partnerships will optimize delivery efficiency, improve service reliability, and enhance the protection of traffic routing. Through Ameex’s and MADA’s expertise in hub management and intelligent routing, stc will streamline traffic flows, ensure higher-quality message delivery, and unlock new opportunities for value and growth within the global A2P ecosystem.
stc group further demonstrated its industry leadership by sharing insights on the future of digitalization at the event. The Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer Mohammad AlAbaddi participated in a keynote interview, highlighting advancements across Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. The group also contributed to panel discussions on developing future-ready infrastructure and building a thriving digital ecosystem through strategic alliances, providing valuable perspectives on Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading digital hub.
stc group’s leadership and innovation were also recognized at Connected World 2025, where the group received the Borderless Connectivity Award for its advanced Bandwidth on Demand and automated assurance services, ensuring faster, automated connectivity and enhanced customer experience across the region.
stc’s achievements at Connected World 2025 underscore the group’s dedication to driving digital progress across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. By forging impactful partnerships and pioneering innovative solutions, stc group continues to empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive in an increasingly connected world.
Source: stc Press Release
