major network providers : stc , Mobily , Zain Saudi Arabia , Salam , Dawiyat and GO Telecom . The agreement aims to maximise ICT infrastructure efficiency through tower and network-sharing initiatives .

In May 2023 , the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority announced the launch of a new Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone . This special zone is one of the first in the region , offering cloud service providers the flexibility to establish data centres across Saudi Arabia , and the ability to provide various cloud computing services from the zone . Additionally , Saudi Arabia requires government entities to prioritise cloud-based solutions .

The introduction of its Cloud First Policy in 2019 signalled the government ’ s intent to push widespread

SAP and Saudi Cloud Computing Company formed a significant partnership focused on strengthening collaboration in the realm of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia .

cloud adoption across its public and private sectors . In July 2021 , Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched an $ 18 billion plan to build a network of large-scale data centres across Saudi Arabia .

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