stc Group, a leading digital enabler in Saudi Arabia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s most comprehensive cloud provider, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the Middle East. As part of this partnership, stc Group has been recognized as an AWS System Integrator Premier partner, the highest tier available.
This collaboration will combine AWS’s cloud infrastructure and generative AI/ML services, such as Amazon Bedrock, with stc Group’s expertise to drive innovation across sectors like healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, industrial, logistics, and government. The partnership will empower businesses of all sizes in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, including Bahrain and Kuwait, to unlock new growth opportunities aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
stc Group and AWS will work together to provide comprehensive services that will guide businesses through seamless migration to the AWS cloud, as well as the adoption of generative AI/ML services. This initiative aims to simplify the implementation of cloud and AI-powered solutions, driving market growth without technical complexities.
The collaboration also focuses on developing local content, advancing sustainability efforts, and sharing knowledge to empower local talent and enhance cloud adoption. This partnership aligns with the growing AI-driven economy in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.
Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer of stc Group, emphasized that the collaboration with AWS is key to advancing the Kingdom’s digital transformation. Tanuja Randery, Vice President at AWS, highlighted the transformative potential of this partnership in supporting key sectors and shaping Saudi Arabia’s digital future.
According to PwC, AI is expected to contribute $130 billion USD to Saudi Arabia’s economy by 2030, while analysts predict the value of public cloud services will reach nearly $4 billion by 2027, growing at a rate of 23% annually.
