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Riyadh Airports Company selects SAP , SAP Ariba to modernise procurement
( Left to right ) Nasser Al Shehri , Riyadh Airports Company , and Omar Bukhari , SAP Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Airports Company , which manages and operates Riyadh ’ s King Khalid International Airport , has announced it will deploy intelligent purchasing management solutions from global technology company SAP to modernise its procurement infrastructure and enhance the supplier experience .
As a player in the aviation industry working with suppliers across the region and globally , RAC needed an advanced procurement system to increase efficiencies and streamline its operations . SAP was selected for the project due to its aviation industry experience , particularly in the realm of procurement technology . The comprehensive range of solutions to be implemented includes SAP ’ s Ariba suite of programmes .
SAP ’ s Ariba portfolio offers an end-to-end spend management system with integrated supplier information , lifecycle , performance , and risk management functions . Among the solutions deployed by the airports company , the SAP solutions will enhance procurement collaboration with suppliers through a fully digital integrated system , while the benefits of SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite include enabling employees to manage contracts , suppliers , and compliance globally and in multiple currencies .
Ariba solutions will be seamlessly integrated with existing systems , enabling RAC to synchronise its procurement operations across various departments , enhancing overall efficiency . RAC manages a vast network of suppliers and resources , and needed a secure , scalable cutting-edge procurement solution capable of streamlining , automating and enhancing procurement processes , workflows and insights .
RAC ’ s CEO , Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah , commented , “ King Khalid International Airport is a gateway to the region , and partners and suppliers expect consistently high standards across the board and an enhanced airport experience .”
Fahd Nawwab , Vice President of SAP Saudi Arabia , commented , “ SAP Ariba solutions will help employees to collaborate with suppliers worldwide in multiple currencies and with real-time insights informing purchasing decisions and supplier selection .”
Aramco Digital to leverage Accenture ’ s LearnVantage AI platform to curate learning content
Aramco Digital , the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco , and Accenture , have formed a strategic partnership to fuel Generative AI and supercharge the digital skilling agenda in Saudi Arabia . The partnership aims to empower Saudi Arabia to adopt and innovate with Generative AI at scale , helping Saudi Arabia address the evolving digital talent requirement across industries and contribute to Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 .
Omar Boulos
Aramco Digital will leverage Accenture LearnVantage ’ s AI-native platform , which uses a Generative AI recommendation engine to curate learning content and offer deep capabilities – from skill gaps assessment and personalised learning to certifications – aligning individual learning needs to the organisation ’ s and national growth priorities .
This cloud-based platform will also bring in a wide network of Arabic and English trainers and mentors from Accenture , including players across industries and academia .
Through the delivery of its comprehensive Generative AI learning platform , Accenture will equip the company ’ s entire workforce with foundational and specialised AI skills , including the responsible use of AI , and help Aramco Digital in its pursuit of becoming the largest provider of Generative AI services in Saudia Arabia .
“ Gen AI will continue to reshape the business sectors and the talent landscape in our Saudi Arabia . We are partnering with Accenture to ensure we are not only prepared for the Generative AI transformation but are well positioned to lead it ,” said Tareq Amine , CEO of Aramco Digital .
“ We are passionate about helping organisations in Saudi Arabia become talent creators and contributing our extensive knowledge and capabilities to transform the way people learn ,” said Omar Boulos , CEO of Accenture Middle East .
Tareq Amine
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