Mobily launches the Middle East’s first commercial single-wavelength 800G in Saudi Arabia

The 800G commercial launch is a result of Mobily’s leadership vision of a digital tomorrow, Alaa Malki, CTO of Mobily says. (Supplied)
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Updated 10 November 2021
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Mobily launches the Middle East’s first commercial single-wavelength 800G in Saudi Arabia

Mobily, the Saudi-based telecommunications services provider, announced that it has successfully launched the Middle East’s first commercial single-wavelength 800G in the Kingdom in collaboration with Huawei — smashing the region’s transmission speed record in the process.

This achievement is a major industry milestone and drives down the cost per bit of telecommunications networks. The partnership between Mobily and Huawei highlights the ability of fiber networks to reach the overall capacity of transmission of up to 48 Tbps.

The 800G technology addresses Mobily’s growing demand for capacity with the rapidly increasing shift toward online digital behavior, cloud-based business services, enhanced home broadband, and 5G. Mobily is once again leading the transport network industry with the latest and most innovative solutions and through the early adoption of cutting-edge new technologies.

This accomplishment is particularly significant and emphasizes the promise to deliver the most advanced data center interconnection network in Saudi Arabia. With the adoption of 800G, Mobily’s optical network will become an innovative, agile transport network model that can rapidly adapt to external changes and respond to the evolving requirements of businesses.

Alaa Malki, CTO of Mobily, said: “The 800G commercial launch with Huawei is a result of Mobily’s leadership vision of a digital tomorrow that drives the Kingdom’s digital future to empower societies. Mobily is proud to have one of the world’s most advanced networks using industry-leading technology to deliver superior network services for our customers across Saudi Arabia. With our 800G solution, we can deliver more data for every wavelength and build an optimal cost-per-bit optical network for a best-in-class customer experience. This 800G technology will further strengthen Mobily’s efforts in building one of the most advanced and robust networks.”

Victor Zhou, president of Huawei’s Transmission Network Domain, said: “We are glad to work with Mobily to complete this 800G commercial launch. We will continue to collaborate with Mobily to achieve more innovations and build intelligent, simplified, and ultra-broadband networks, helping Mobily to achieve business success.”


LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam

Updated 10 March 2026
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LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam

LuLu Retail has further expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of two state-of-the-art shopping destinations in Riyadh and Dammam. These new stores are designed to bring a modern shopping experience closer to residential neighborhoods, offering everything from daily groceries to household essentials under one roof.
The expansion includes a massive flagship hypermarket and a convenient express store, each tailored to meet the needs of the local community with high standards of service and variety.
Recently, Yusuffali M. A., chairman of LuLu Group, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to continuous growth while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and maintaining stable prices for customers.
The largest of the new openings is located in the Suwaidi district of Riyadh. This massive flagship hypermarket covers more than 400,000 square feet and is built to be a one-stop shop for the capital’s residents.
The store was officially inaugurated by Mohammed Khalid Al-Shalfan, investors relationship manager at the Ministry of Investment, and Matar Salem Ali Marran Al-Dhaheri, ambassador of the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
This new retail landmark features an extensive range of departments, including grocery food and non-food items, beauty and wellness, chilled and dairy products, frozen foods, and a roastery. Shoppers can also find fresh fruits, vegetables, a bakery, and a delicatessen, as well as fresh meat and fish sections. A unique feature is the fresh food dining area. For tech enthusiasts, there are dedicated sections for computers, gaming, telecom, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. The store also carries stationery, household goods, home furnishings, toys, luggage, and footwear, all supported by more than 100 parking spaces.
Meanwhile in Dammam, LuLu inaugurated a new LuLu Xpress store and the LOT, a value shopping destination, in the Faisaliya district. The store was officially inaugurated by Mansour Al-Binali, assistant director general of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the Eastern Province.
Covering 33,000 square feet, the store includes a wide range of products with fresh food, local produce, and meat, along with a section for technical consumer goods featuring the latest electronics and gadgets. 
The LOT Value Shop focuses on high-quality items at affordable prices. Residents can shop for household goods, home furnishings, stationery, toys, and educational products, most of which are priced below SR22 ($5.86).
For added convenience, the location provides nearly 100 parking spaces.
LuLu has launched special inaugural offers across all departments in both the Riyadh and Dammam stores. These promotions allow customers to enjoy significant savings on a wide range of products and international brands. This expansion reinforces LuLu’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s retail growth and providing quality service to neighborhoods across Saudi Arabia.