COUNTRY FOCUS : SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia ’ s trailblazing transformation journey is testament to visionary leaders and their unwavering commitment to building a resilient digital economy .
DXC Technology announced launch of a new office space in Riyadh . The purpose-designed facility , sets a blueprint for organisations looking to create a hybrid modern workplace in the Saudi Arabia . Strategically located in the King Abdullah Financial Business District , this site was chosen for its proximity to customers , businesses and strategic partners , reflecting commitment and investment in growing these relationships .
ServiceNow officially opened the doors to its new regional headquarters for the Middle East and North Africa region in Riyadh . Located in the heart of Riyadh , ServiceNow ' s new office is close to The Digital Garage , where the company will work to improve AI skills and drive innovation for Saudi Arabia .
Infobip , a global cloud communications platform , has launched its operations in the Saudi Arabia . Infobip also launched its first data centre in Saudi Arabia , to host and process the data within the country , in line with international data security standards .
Denodo , a provider in data management , is opening their new Middle East regional head office in Riyadh . The new office will support new and existing Denodo customers and partners in the Middle East , providing them with direct access to the company ’ s experts in logical data management and AI-supported data solutions .
Vertiv announced its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh . The investment will help propel Vertiv ' s local operations into the future , enabling closer collaboration with customers . Over the coming months , Vertiv plans to hire additional local staff to support local sales and marketing initiatives while providing Saudi nationals with professional opportunities and career pathways .
Schneider Electric has obtained a license for establishing its Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia from the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Commerce in the Saudi Arabia .
Earlier this year , Schneider Electric opened its first state-of-the-art distribution centre in Riyadh . Schneider Electric also opened a new production line in Riyadh earlier this year , with an aim to manufacture hardware that will enhance Saudi Arabia ’ s energy efficiency and sustainability efforts .
Aramex , a global logistics and transportation company , has strengthened its presence in the Saudi Arabia with the inauguration of a new regional office in Riyadh , further reinforcing the company ' s commitment to accelerating the transformation of Saudi Arabia ' s logistics sector .
Dell Technologies announced plans to open a new merge and logistics fulfilment centre , which includes a second touch manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia . The new centre , based out of Riyadh , will manage all Dell product lines in Saudi Arabia , including notebooks , desktops , servers , storage and networking .
The Saudi facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2024 , is the first in the META region and Dell ’ s third in the EMEA region , after Ireland and Netherlands .
Network International , the enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa , has announced that it has obtained a Major Payment Institution , Major PI licence from the Saudi Central Bank , SAMA that will strengthen the acquirer ’ s foothold in Saudi Arabia . p
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