Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country located in the Middle East, on the Arabian Peninsula. It shares borders with Jordan to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Kuwait to the east, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The country has a coastline along the Red Sea to the west and the Arabian Gulf to the east.
Saudi Arabia is known for its vast deserts, including the Rub’ al Khali or Empty Quarter, one of the largest sand deserts in the world. It is also the birthplace of Islam and home to its two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, making it a significant location for millions of Muslims worldwide.
The nation has a monarchy system of government, with the king as both the head of state and the head of government. Saudi Arabia’s economy is heavily dependent on oil, being one of the largest oil producers and exporters in the world. The country’s wealth from oil has influenced its social, economic, and political structures.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has initiated various reforms to diversify its economy through its Vision 2030 plan, aiming to reduce its dependency on oil revenue and develop other sectors such as tourism and entertainment.
Introduction Saudi Arabia has undergone a dramatic transformation in internet access over the past decade. High-speed broadband is now widespread in cities, and even remote deserts are coming online. This report examines the state of internet services in the Kingdom – from the dominance of major providers and cutting-edge fiber optics to the spread of…
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