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NEWS

Liferay and Netways partner to deliver digital experiences with AI capabilities

Liferay , a global provider in Digital

Experience Platforms , DXP , has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Netways , a regional provider in AI driven transformation , to accelerate digital experiences and address evolving customer needs in the Middle East . The partnership aims to empower organisations with Liferay ’ s cloud-enabled , low-code DXP solutions , seamlessly integrated with Netways ’ intelligent digital transformation framework , coupled with their regional expertise and market reach .
The partnership was formalised at LEAP 2025 between Moussalam Dalati , General Manager – MEA and France , Liferay and Jean Moussa , Managing Partner – Netways Middle East .
With a proven track record of successful large-scale project implementations , deep technical expertise , and a broad footprint across the region , Netways brings valuable
AI and data capabilities to accelerate the adoption of intelligent digital experiences .
This collaboration will enable organisations to build secure , future-ready platforms that drive operational efficiency and citizencentric digital services . The partnership will focus on delivering tailored solutions for key industries , including public sector , financial services , healthcare , smart cities , manufacturing at the forefront of the digital transformation agenda in the region .
By harnessing the power of Liferay ’ s scalable , flexible , and tech -agnostic DXP , enterprises can create personalised , datadriven experiences that align with national digital strategies , innovation agenda and economic diversification goals .
Liferay ’ s ‘ Bring Your Own AI ’ approach further empowers organisations to integrate their preferred AI solutions onto Liferay ’ s secure and scalable platform embedded with AI features , ensuring business agility and technological resilience .
“ Our strategic alliance with Netways underscores Liferay ’ s commitment to empower businesses and government entities in the Middle East with scalable , cloud-enabled DXP solutions ,” said Sourabh Sikdar , Channel Manager , Liferay .
“ Our partnership with Liferay reflects a shared commitment to driving digital excellence across the region ” stated Carla Naufal , Director of Strategic Partnerships at Netways .

Zain Saudi Arabia signs MoU with Dell Technologies to boost cloud adoption

Zain Saudi Arabia and Dell Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding , MoU to unlock new market opportunities to transform the cloud ecosystem in Saudi Arabia . The collaboration will empower Zain , a provider of telecoms and digital services , to become the go-to provider for businesses seeking seamless access to cloud solutions .

The automated platform will allow customers to onboard , access and manage invoicing , all through an easy-to-use interface . From defining technical requirements to building the complete framework , Dell ’ s services will enable Zain to cater to the growing demand for automated cloud services in the region .
Fahad Alsahmah , Chief Business Officer at Zain Saudi Arabia , said , “ By using Dell ’ s technical expertise , we will be able to create a game changing platform to streamline cloud adoption for businesses of all sizes . We are excited to offer a unified marketplace for accessing the best cloud solutions from the world ’ s providers .”
The memorandum was signed in Riyadh during LEAP 2025 by Mohamed Talaat , Vice President for Saudi Arabia and Egypt at Dell Technologies and Fahad Alsahmah , Chief Business Officer at Zain Saudi Arabia .
Under the agreement , Zain will leverage Dell ’ s technical expertise in offering Infrastructureas-a-Service , IaaS , Software-as-a-Service , SaaS , and Anything-as-a-Service , XaaS models . The cutting-edge solution offered will feature an open cloud architecture , offering customers unmatched flexibility and choice in managing their cloud requirements .
Mohamed Talaat , Vice President for Saudi Arabia and Egypt , Dell Technologies , said , “ We look forward to working closely with Zain to create , define and establish a complete framework for these transformative tech solutions . The collaboration underscores our commitment to driving innovation and supporting digital transformation in Saudi Arabia .”
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