Ericsson has inaugurated its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The new headquarters reflects Ericsson’s strong commitment to the Kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations across the Middle East and Africa.
His Excellency Dr Abdullah A. Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), said: “The establishment of Ericsson’s regional headquarters in Riyadh reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading destination for global investment in advanced technologies. It also aligns with our national ambition to build a dynamic digital economy and foster innovation-led growth.
“We look forward to continued collaboration with global partners like Ericsson to unlock new opportunities and enable sustainable, technology-driven development across the region.”
His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman AlMufadda, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Telecom and Digital Infrastructure, said: “This milestone reflects the confidence that global companies have in the Kingdom and underscores its growing status as a regional hub for technology and innovation.
“We thank Ericsson for its strategic partnership and for strengthening its regional presence through Riyadh, which serves as a centre for technology and innovation in the region. This strategic presence contributes to realising the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by empowering national talent, advancing technological innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and building a knowledge-based digital economy.
“In this context, global partnerships are a key driver of progress, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies and shaping a more connected and sustainable future.”
Eng. Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, Chief Executive Officer of stc Group, said: “Ericsson’s new regional headquarters in Riyadh represents an important step for us at stc, as the region’s digital enabler, in strengthening digital infrastructure, innovation and digitisation across the region. This move reflects the long-standing partnership with Ericsson, and we highly value its contributions to the development of emerging technologies and digital infrastructure. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to deliver world-class connectivity and unlock new horizons for growth and innovation.”
Eng. Nezar H. Banabeela, Chief Executive Officer of Mobily, said: “The inauguration of Ericsson’s regional headquarters in Riyadh highlights the Kingdom’s global leadership in Digital Transformation. At Mobily, we are proud of our strong and long-standing partnership with Ericsson, built on a shared vision to enhance the efficiency of digital infrastructure and strengthen its role in positioning the Kingdom as a regional digital hub for technology and innovation.”
Over the years, Ericsson has closely partnered with stc, Mobily, Zain KSA, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) on initiatives focused on research, innovation and the development of advanced connectivity solutions.
