stc Group, a Middle Eastern telecommunications group that provides a variety of services encompassing digital infrastructure, has announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to advance digital transformation in Saudi Arabia.
According to a press release, the initiative will combine AWS’s cloud infrastructure and generative AI/ML services, such as Amazon Bedrock, with stc Group’s capabilities. This will scale cloud-based workloads and AI-powered innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, industrial, logistics and government sectors across the Middle East. stc Group will leverage AWS’s global expertise to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customers in Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait.
Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer in stc Group, said, “Through this strategic collaboration, the Group strategy and its subsidiaries to target critical sectors in the Kingdom, we will create cutting-edge solutions, develop local talent, and pave the way for a digitally advanced future in Saudi Arabia.”
Tanuja Randery, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, AWS, said, “This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in contributing towards achieving Saudi Vision 2030. It underlines technology’s transformative role in advancing key sectors including healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, and industrial and logistics.”
As part of this partnership, stc Group has been recognized as a System Integrator Premier partner, the highest AWS Partner Tier. The strategic collaboration focuses on integrating local content development, advancing sustainability initiatives, and fostering knowledge sharing.
stc Group is a digital enabler, offering services surrounding encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.