Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 111 | Page 16

NEWS

Americana Restaurants expands footprint in Oman with acquisition of Pizza Hut

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Americana Restaurants International , the out-of-home dining and quick-service restaurant operator in the MENA region and

Kazakhstan , has completed the acquisition
of Pizza Hut brand in Oman from the Khimji
Ramdas Group . The acquisition of 46 Pizza
Hut restaurants , with an annual revenue of
approximately $ 11 million in 2024 , supports
Americana Restaurants ’ strategy to expand
its regional footprint and strengthen its
presence in existing markets .
Operating in Oman since 1986 through its popular brands KFC and Hardee ’ s , Americana Restaurants has built a strong connection with local communities . This acquisition not only reinforces Americana Restaurants commitment to the Sultanate but also fosters economic growth , generates new employment opportunities , and deepens ties with Omani community .
In July 2022 , Americana Restaurants signed a franchise agreement with Yum ! Brands , to develop and operate Pizza Hut restaurants across Saudi Arabia , except for Jeddah city and has established a strong network of close to 100 restaurants in the Kingdom .
Through this acquisition in Oman , Americana Restaurants has increased its network of Pizza Hut restaurants across multiple markets in the region to circa 450 ,
further solidifying its position as a category provider in the pizza segment .
The company ’ s historic IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange , ADX and the Saudi Exchange in 2022 marked the region ’ s first-ever concurrent dual-listing . Today , Americana Restaurants is a master franchisee and a food and beverage pioneer with decades-long heritage , an extensive geographic footprint , long-standing franchisor relationships and a diverse restaurant portfolio that spans the full outof-home dining spectrum from QSR to fast casual , coffee and indulgence .
The company ’ s portfolio includes a range of global brands , including KFC , Pizza Hut , Hardee ’ s , Krispy Kreme , Peet ’ s Coffee , Wimpy , TGI Friday ’ s , Costa Coffee and Baskin Robbins . Americana Restaurants ’ customer-centric restaurant platform , which includes 20 proprietary SuperApps .

Oracle marks 30 years of presence with first CloudWorld Tour in Saudi Arabia

Oracle hosted the first CloudWorld Tour event in Saudi Arabia , a key milestone that underscores Oracle ’ s unwavering commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia ’ s AI economy . Oracle has established two dedicated cloud regions in Saudi Arabia , in Jeddah and Riyadh .

Celebrating 30 years of supporting Saudi Arabia ’ s digital transformation with latest technology and cloud innovation , this flagship event from Oracle brought together top Saudi business providers , government executives , and technology experts to explore cutting-edge innovations in cloud computing , Artificial Intelligence , and data-driven solutions that will play a vital role in helping Saudi Arabia achieve its AI economy goals .
“ As Saudi Arabia continues to drive its ambitious Vision 2030 agenda , Oracle is supporting Saudi Arabia ’ s journey towards becoming a global provider in AI ,” said Reham Al Musa , Vice President Business Applications , Public Sector and Managing Director , Saudi Arabia , Oracle .
“ Bringing the CloudWorld Tour to Riyadh for the first time in our 30th year in Saudi Arabia underscores our commitment to empowering Saudi organisations with cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies . This event marks a significant milestone in our collaboration with Saudi Arabia to accelerate innovation , build a robust AI economy , and shape the future of enterprise technology in the region .”
The 2025 edition of Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Saudi Arabia featured :
• Visionary Keynotes from Oracle executives and industry thought providers .
• Interactive Sessions exploring advancements in AI and cloud solutions .
• Live Demonstrations of Oracle ’ s latest technologies driving innovation across industries .
• Opportunities to connect with global technology providers and regional decision-makers .
This year ’ s event spotlights how Oracle ’ s integrated cloud solutions and AI-powered technologies are enabling businesses to innovate , grow , and contribute to Saudi Arabia ’ s ambitious AI economy goals .
Reham Al Musa
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