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JAGGAER partners with AWS to deliver procurement services to Kuwait
Hany Mosbeh
JAGGAER, a global provider of procurement and spend management solutions, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to deliver enhanced procurement services across Kuwait and rest of Middle East region. This new collaboration marks a significant expansion of JAGGAER’ s offerings in the region, introducing the powerful JAGGAER One platform to local markets with huge potential to benefit businesses throughout the Middle East.
JAGGAER One, a comprehensive digital source-to-pay platform, integrates with
AWS’ s robust cloud infrastructure to offer scalable, secure and future-ready Softwareas-a-Service, SaaS procurement solutions tailored to the needs of both government bodies and large enterprises in Kuwait and further afield, across the region.
Designed to streamline and optimise the entire procurement process for businesses, it integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics to provide endto-end solutions for sourcing, supplier management, contract management, procurement and invoicing.
The platform is highly scalable and customisable, allowing organisations to gain full visibility and control over their spending, improve compliance, reduce costs and enhance supplier relationships, all within a secure, userfriendly environment.
The collaboration now allows JAGGAER to leverage AWS Outposts, providing state-of-the-art SaaS services that are not only scalable but also highly adaptable to the evolving demands of the region’ s business environment.
JAGGAER is one of the first companies to sign an agreement with Amazon Web Services to introduce public cloud services to the whole country. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that extends Amazon Web Services, AWS infrastructure, services and tools to virtually any on-premises or colocation facility, providing a consistent hybrid cloud experience.
Hany Mosbeh, Senior Vice President, MEAPAC at JAGGAER, commented on the collaboration:“ Integrating JAGGAER’ s procurement and spend management solutions with AWS cloud infrastructure offers significant advantages to businesses in Kuwait.”
Rixos Chairperson visits Baghdad as part of drive to become global destination
In a significant gesture reflecting Rixos’ growing interest in the Iraqi market, Fettah Tamince, Founder and Chairperson of the prestigious global hospitality Rixos Brand, arrived in Baghdad in April. His visit
marks a milestone in the city’ s growth plan, driven by the objective of becoming a worldwide tourist destination. Tamince inspected progress at the landmark Rixos Baghdad Hotel and Residences, a high-profile development by Estithmar Holding, a Qatari Listed company, in the heart of the Green Zone.
Set to become the first Rixos-branded five-star destination in the Iraqi capital, this unique project reflects Baghdad’ s rebirth as a cultural and economic gateway to the world. The visit coincides with accelerated development efforts by both public and private sectors in Iraq, aimed at modernising infrastructure and attracting investment. is expected to drive substantial impact across Iraq’ s construction, supply, and service sectors, creating valuable job opportunities for Iraqi professionals during both the construction and operational phases.
As part of Rixos broader global expansion strategy, the Baghdad project joins an impressive portfolio of iconic properties in Istanbul, Antalya, Dubai, Jeddah, Montenegro, and Sharm El Sheikh. Rixos’ entry into Iraq signals a long-term commitment to tapping into new, high-potential markets and places Baghdad firmly on the global tourism radar.
Estithmar Holding – a Qatari listed Company – is developing this project through its subsidiary Estithmar Properties in Iraq. This initiative
Its long-term contribution includes supporting the evolution of Iraq’ s tourism infrastructure and promoting local expertise with tangible and positive impact on the national economy.
Estithmar Holding is a Qatari public listed company with a diverse portfolio of 83 companies across healthcare, services, ventures, and specialised contracting. A key driver of Qatar’ s economic diversification, the company is committed to sustainable growth.
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