Cisco Expands Partnership with Saudi Arabia to Power the AI Future

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a series of initiatives to advance AI and digital innovation in the Kingdom. Delivering on its commitments, Cisco has operationalized data centers for cloud security services and the Webex Collaboration Platform. To further complement our security and collaboration services, Cisco is announcing its plan to establish a Meraki cloud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivering the power of cloud-managed networking solutions.

Cisco has also initiated plans for a local manufacturing base – starting with fulfillment operations for wireless technologies, with intent to scale based on market needs.  Cisco is also expanding access to the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) qualification—one of the most widely recognized and respected technical certifications in the industry—in partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). 

A long-term partner in Saudi Arabia's digital journey
David Meads, Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS at Cisco, said: "At Cisco, we're partnering for the future. Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to expand our investments in the region and solidifies our support for Saudi's Vision 2030. Our long-standing presence in KSA combined with Cisco's cutting-edge technologies and expertise will support the Kingdom in securely powering AI at scale."

Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program has been supporting the Kingdom since 2016 – driving digitization, building digital skills and fostering innovation. To date, it has delivered 23 high-impact projects across healthcare, education, smart cities and government.

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