Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc., a leading designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions, setting the stage for a strategic collaboration that would further develop the 4G/5G ecosystem in Saudi Arabia for both mission-critical and public safety networks.

The collaboration aims to design and co-develop chipsets and modules tailored for LTE, 5G and the NTN spectrumsupport the localization of wireless end-user devices and IoT manufacturing throughout the Kingdom.

“We look forward to working with Aramco and leveraging our advanced 4G and 5G capabilities with future-focused AI-driven modem features to help develop the local ecosystem and provide reliable and fast communication for their key applications in Saudi Arabia and the broader region,” said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT Semiconductor, Inc.