Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telenor IoT has partnered with stc to provide IoT connectivity management services in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will enable seamless connectivity for customers in the Kingdom, including manufacturers in the transportation sector. This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the growing demand for connected devices and services.
Zain KSA and Dell Technologies have partnered to transform the cloud ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Through this collaboration, Zain will leverage Dell’s expertise to offer automated cloud services, empowering businesses to seamlessly manage their cloud services and driving digital transformation across the region.
Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) sold its entire investment in OpenAI for $8.4 million, earning a profit of $3.4 million. The sale follows other strategic moves in AI and digital infrastructure, including partnerships and contracts in Saudi Arabia. MIS’s 2024 profits saw a 356% increase.
Salla has acquired Sweply, a digital advertising platform, and will rebrand it as “Salla Ads.” This integration will allow merchants to manage digital marketing campaigns directly from their Salla dashboards, with access to AI-powered targeting and analytics. The service is expected to launch in Q2 2025.
Aramco’s venture arm, Wa’ed Ventures, has invested in UK-based AI cloud start-up Ori. This investment, aimed at establishing a subsidiary in Riyadh, underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing focus on advancing AI. Ori, which supplies AI infrastructure and uses Nvidia’s H200 chips, has also been backed by Telefonica and NextEra Energy.
stc Group, through stc.AI, launched Saudi Arabia’s first sovereign AI cloud platform in partnership with SambaNova. The platform, powered by Llama 405B, will offer enterprises advanced generative AI capabilities and open-source models, empowering Saudi developers and positioning the Kingdom as a leader in AI development.
Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 have strengthened their partnership to improve digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to enhance network resilience, connectivity, and scalability, leveraging advanced data centers and internet exchanges to support Saudi Arabia’s growing ICT sector and contribute to the region’s digital transformation.
The Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) and the Saudi Digital Economy Centre (DEC) strengthened digital cooperation by signing a memorandum of cooperation at LEAP 2025. The event focused on enhancing partnerships, digital transformation, and investment opportunities between Jordanian and Saudi ICT sectors.
ServiceNow has expanded its MEA partner ecosystem by partnering with Saudi-based Solutions by STC and global integrator Customizo. This collaboration aims to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 objectives. New AI-powered solutions will enhance productivity, helping businesses meet the Kingdom’s ambitious goals for innovation.
Mobily has committed $905 million to bolster Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure, focusing on data centres and submarine cables. This investment, announced at LEAP 2025, aims to support the Kingdom’s digital transformation and meet growing demand for advanced digital services like AI and data analytics.