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Nokia opens R&D center in Riyadh focused on AI network automation

Published

2 September 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

Saudi Arabia

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nokia has established a new R&D center in Riyadh focused on AI-powered network automation, supporting the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions for telecom networks in Saudi Arabia.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Sep 2026 and 3 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Nokia's new AI R&D centre in Riyadh invites telecom founders to engage with the region’s growing demand for network automation. This opens a path to partner or pilot next-gen AI solutions locally.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 2 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Sep 2026

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