Zain KSA, a leading provider of telecommunications and digital services in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, focusing on the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS). <\/p>\n
\nThe agreement aims to leverage Cisco\u2019s advanced, end-to-end infrastructure solutions for securely building and scaling AI workloads, supporting Zain KSA in delivering high-performance, resilient, and reliable GPU-powered services to the Saudi market. <\/p>\n
\nThe MOU is part of Zain KSA\u2019s strategy to actively align with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 goals by driving digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global digital innovation hub, particularly in the AI space. <\/p>\n
\nAs part of the collaboration, Zain KSA will leverage its deep market knowledge, cutting-edge digital capabilities, and targeted investments alongside Cisco\u2019s global expertise in AI-ready infrastructure development. The initiative aims to create new solutions and commercial models to enable customers across various sectors to confidently and easily adopt AI solutions.
\nThe MoU also includes exploring opportunities for training programs to upskill local talent, in line with Zain KSA\u2019s commitment to ICT skills development to support long-term national AI capabilities. <\/p>\n
\nZain KSA, VP of B2B Sales, Fahad Sahmi Al Sahmah, said: \u201cAt Zain KSA, we are mobilizing all our capabilities and investments to drive nationwide digital innovation, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub, a digital economy powered by future-looking GenAI solutions and applications. These efforts aim to empower all stakeholders, including government entities, businesses, and individuals, to harness the boundless potential of AI in support of national goals. This strategic collaboration with Cisco, positions us well to explore, develop, and innovate use cases, as we continue building a resilient, integrated and agile digital ecosystem that can embrace next-gen technologies and deploy them in the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nZayan Sadek, Managing Director for Service Providers at Cisco Middle East, T\u00fcrkiye and Africa said: \u201cCisco is excited to collaborate with Zain KSA to pave the way for a transformative AI-powered future in Saudi Arabia. By combining Zain KSA\u2019s digital expertise with Cisco\u2019s cutting-edge AI infrastructure technologies, we aim to unlock new possibilities to empower businesses to thrive in the AI era and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced technologies.\u201d
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