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Etihad Salam Telecom provides connectivity to 2M + Hajj pilgrims
Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia, is offering advanced digital services and infrastructural support designed to enrich the Hajj pilgrimage experience in 2025.
This initiative aligns with Vision 2030 and further contributes to the national effort under the Pilgrim Experience Programme,
PEP to provide a seamless, spiritually fulfilling journey for over two million pilgrims expected to visit the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah for Hajj this year.
Pilgrims attending Hajj in 2025 will experience connectivity and access to a range of tailored services provided by Etihad Salam, including the latest digital infrastructure, dedicated Wi-Fi and connectivity for the Hajj media centre, state-of-the-art network capabilities, flexible call minutes, and specialised content that caters to their spiritual and logistical needs.
Ahmed Al Anqari, CEO at Etihad Salam said:“ We welcome all Hajj pilgrims by facilitating a harmonious journey of faith, culture, and convenience in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. As pilgrims embrace the timeless rituals of Hajj, we are here to ensure that their experience is complemented by an innovation-led environment, allowing them to connect, share, and reflect without barriers.”
Etihad Salam Telecom Company is one of the national companies in Saudi Arabia’ s telecommunications and information technology sector. Recognised as Saudi Arabia’ s fastest-growing and most innovative telecom brand, Salam has operated one of the region’ s most established telecom networks since 2005.
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 centres, and digital infrastructure.
ATLAB to provide LEGO, KUBO, Sphero, Ozobot, ClassVR, PASCO solutions in Saudi
ATLAB, an educational solutions provider and a subsidiary of Centena Group, showcased technology-rich learning solutions designed to bring education to life by redefining classroom experiences across K – 12 and universities. These solutions support Saudi Arabia’ s ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering a futureready, knowledge-driven society. With a focus on immersive, experiential learning, ATLAB is well-positioned to meet this growing demand and support the development of educational institutions in the region with hands-on STEAM activities, cutting-edge lab kits, AI-enabled tools that seamlessly blend fun and practical problem-solving into every lesson. The solutions aim to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments that spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and inspire lifelong learning.
Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB, said“ We are working closely with universities and schools across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to position continuous innovation as an integral facet of mainstream education.”
At the event, the company is presenting hands-on, minds-on model of education, empowering educators with the tools to create playful, inclusive learning environments where all differentiated learners can actively engage, explore, and thrive through curiosity-driven, experiential learning in the classroom.
Through solutions from LEGO Education, KUBO, Sphero, Ozobot, ClassVR, and PASCO, ATLAB will equip educators with powerful tools to deliver customised and impactful learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and real-world problem solving in every classroom.
Additionally, partnering with globally respected brands such as TecQuipment, Quanser, SMC, and Emona, ATLAB equips universities, technical and research institutes with solutions that replicate authentic workplace scenarios, ensuring students gain practical expertise in high-growth sectors.
In addition to offering these advanced solutions, ATLAB also supports capacity building by providing product application and curriculum design training for teachers.
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