Zain KSA, a leading telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco to jointly develop cutting-edge AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS). This partnership aims to leverage Cisco’s advanced infrastructure solutions to securely build and scale AI workloads, enabling Zain KSA to deliver high-performance, resilient GPU-powered services to the Saudi market.
The collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals by driving digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for AI innovation. Zain KSA will combine its market expertise and digital capabilities with Cisco’s global leadership in AI-ready infrastructure to create new AI solutions and commercial models that simplify AI adoption across sectors.
The MoU also includes plans to develop training programs to upskill local talent, supporting long-term national ICT and AI capabilities.
Fahad Sahmi Al Sahmah, VP of B2B Sales at Zain KSA, highlighted the company’s commitment to nationwide digital innovation powered by GenAI solutions to empower government entities, businesses, and individuals in line with national objectives.
Zayan Sadek, Managing Director for Service Providers at Cisco Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing its potential to unlock new opportunities for businesses and establish Saudi Arabia as a global technology leader.
