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Roadmap for Using the

5.9GHz Band for Vehicle-to-
Everything (V2X) Systems

Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology
Commission (CST) has issued its ‘Roadmap for Using
the 5.9GHz Band for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)
Systems.’ The initiative outlines CST’s strategic
approach in providing the frequency spectrum needed
for these systems within the Kingdom. It aims to
keep pace with rapid advancements in intelligent
transportation systems and to facilitate the future
deployment of autonomous vehicles. These systems
are expected to improve the quality of life by enhancing
road safety and providing drivers with related data.
The roadmap includes a comprehensive analysis of
V2X applications and types of communications, as
well as key developments in these applications, plus
a review of regulatory practices in various countries
and an analysis of public consultation feedback. CST
is keen to enable Cellular V2X (C-V2X) ‘for several
critical reasons including the advanced use-cases
offered by the technology and its seamless integration
with existing 4G and 5G networks’.

E-Space and Bahraini Telecoms Group Beyon Signed MoU

IoT-satellite-focused company E-Space Understanding (MoU) with Bahraini based IoT services in Bahrain. The pair will
has signed a Memorandum of telecoms group Beyon to enable space- collaborate on the development of satellite
IoT solutions that leverage Beyon’s
established network capabilities and
E-Space’s advanced low Earth orbit (LEO)
constellation and novel device capabilities,
aiming to create unique solutions that will
support uninterrupted, ‘use anywhere’
real-time IoT data services. Beyon CEO
Mikkel Vinter commented: ‘We envision a
future where the combination of terrestrial
and space communications offers
continuous coverage and advanced IoT
services to deliver highly-diversified digital
growth across a variety of sectors. We
anticipate our collaboration with E-Space
will enable the discovery of new business
models and accelerate the proliferation of
innovative applications that will augment
both consumer and enterprise customer
opportunities and experiences, while
positively contributing to Bahrain’s digital
economy.’

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