stc Boosts Madinah Network With AI System for Returning Pilgrims
stc Group has upgraded its network around the Prophet's Mosque with an AI-powered system, adding thousands of antennas to handle peak pilgrim demand in Madinah.
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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 12:02 PM (Saudi time)
stc Group has upgraded its network around the Prophet's Mosque with an AI-powered system, adding thousands of antennas to handle peak pilgrim demand in Madinah.
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