Nokia Opens New R&D Center in Saudi Arabia

08:49 AM EDT, 09/01/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Nokia (NOK) has opened a research and development center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on developing AI-powered network automation software for customers, the company said Tuesday. The software will allow communications networks to self-configure, self-heal, optimize performance, reduce energy consumption and operate with greater autonomy, it said. Nokia also said it plans to explore AI-native 6G technologies through the new facility.