Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, announced that it received, on Sunday, 5 July 2026 (20/1/1448H), a license issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) authorizing it to provide Tier 2 Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services, effective from the date of issuance and valid for a period of five years.
The license marks a strategic milestone for Salam, reaffirming the company's full alignment with the Kingdom's cybersecurity regulations and its continued commitment to strengthening Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity ecosystem in step with national priorities.
Commenting on the milestone, Eng. Ahmed Al Anqari, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), said: "This license reflects Salam's steadfast commitment to its strategic objectives and to a vision in which a more connected Saudi Arabia is also a more cyber-ready one. We continue to work closely with government entities to ensure full compliance with the Kingdom's cybersecurity regulations, and this achievement reinforces our role in extending trusted, world-class protection to the businesses that power Saudi Arabia's growth, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030."
These capabilities complement Salam's broader digital infrastructure offering, which spans cloud computing, data centers, and enterprise ICT solutions, positioning the company to support private-sector organizations with integrated connectivity and security under one roof.
The license underscores Salam's ongoing contribution to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the development of a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven digital economy, and reinforcing the Kingdom's national capabilities in the cybersecurity sector.
About Etihad Salam Telecom Company
Etihad Salam Telecom Company is one of the leading national companies in Saudi Arabia's telecommunications and information technology sector. Since 2005, Salam has operated one of the region’s most established telecom networks.
The company provides cutting-edge ICT solutions for businesses, government entities, and carriers locally and internationally, along with fixed and mobile services supporting Saudi Arabia's digital transformation. As a key enabler of Saudi Vision 2030, Salam offers advanced telecommunications, cloud computing, data centers, and digital infrastructure.
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