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AI-Driven Capacity Planning for 5G Optical Transport Networks under Saudi Vision 2030
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Artificial Intelligence
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I2-1722173
Abstract
As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is fast-tracking digital transformation, expanding 5G connectivity, cloud services, smart cities, industrial automation and data-intensive applications. These developments put pressure on optical transport networks as mobile fronthaul, midhaul, backhaul and data-center interconnection require scalable capacity, low latency and resilient routing. In this review, we focus on the role of artificial intelligence in the capacity planning of 5G optical transport networks through the integration of traffic forecasting, quality-of-transmission estimation, topology awareness, CAPEX optimization and executive governance. We conducted a structured narrative review of machine learning in optical networks, traffic-driven service provisioning, 5G fronthaul design and Saudi digital infrastructure, for the period 2020-2025. In this paper we propose a layered planning framework that ingests telemetry, inventory, service demand and external development signals and transforms them into staged capacity decisions. The review concludes that AI should not supplant engineering judgement, but enhance planning evidence, shorten reaction time, improve investment timing and support Vision 2030 readiness across metro, intercity, edge and critical infrastructure corridors.
Keywords
AI Capacity Planning, 5G Optical Transport, Saudi Vision 2030, Traffic Forecasting, CAPEX Optimization, Optical Networks, Telecom Operators.
How to cite this paper
@article{1722173,
author = {Muhammad Tahir Imran},
title = {AI-Driven Capacity Planning for 5G Optical Transport Networks under Saudi Vision 2030},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
pages = {283-294},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1722173.pdf},
abstract = {As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is fast-tracking digital transformation, expanding 5G connectivity, cloud services, smart cities, industrial automation and data-intensive applications. These developments put pressure on optical transport networks as mobile fronthaul, midhaul, backhaul and data-center interconnection require scalable capacity, low latency and resilient routing. In this review, we focus on the role of artificial intelligence in the capacity planning of 5G optical transport networks through the integration of traffic forecasting, quality-of-transmission estimation, topology awareness, CAPEX optimization and executive governance. We conducted a structured narrative review of machine learning in optical networks, traffic-driven service provisioning, 5G fronthaul design and Saudi digital infrastructure, for the period 2020-2025. In this paper we propose a layered planning framework that ingests telemetry, inventory, service demand and external development signals and transforms them into staged capacity decisions. The review concludes that AI should not supplant engineering judgement, but enhance planning evidence, shorten reaction time, improve investment timing and support Vision 2030 readiness across metro, intercity, edge and critical infrastructure corridors.},
keywords = {AI Capacity Planning, 5G Optical Transport, Saudi Vision 2030, Traffic Forecasting, CAPEX Optimization, Optical Networks, Telecom Operators.},
month = {August},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I2-1722173}
}