Wipro Strengthens Middle East Presence with New Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and
consulting company, announced the relocation of its Middle East regional
headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new office in Riyadh
was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by the Wipro executive team, employees,
and customers. This is the latest addition to Wipro’s growing presence in the region,
which includes offices in Riyadh, Al Khobar, Jeddah, and Jubail.
“The inauguration of Wipro's new regional
headquarters in Riyadh marks a significant milestone that contributes to
accelerating the growth of the Kingdom's digital economy,” said Mohammed AlRobayan, Deputy
Minister for Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information
Technology (MCIT). “This also underscores the attractiveness of
Saudi Arabia's digital business environment. We value the company's investment
in developing national competencies, in line with the objectives of Saudi
Vision 2030 and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global technology hub.”
In addition to this new office opening, Wipro
recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prince Mohammad Bin
Fahd University (PMU) to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. This
partnership aims to upskill local talent by providing academic training in
advanced technologies, hands-on experience, and access to Wipro's resources.
The CoE will focus on equipping young Saudi nationals with future-ready skills,
creating a talent pool that can add value to organizations and the kingdom.
“The establishment of our new regional
headquarters in Riyadh reaffirms our commitment to supporting the dynamic
business landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Vinay Firake, CEO – Asia
Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Wipro Limited. “This strategic move, combined with our ongoing involvement
in supporting the goals of the Kingdom, aligns with our vision of driving
sustained growth and a future-ready workforce in the region. This commitment is
strengthened by the recent appointment of Mohamed Mousa as our new Managing
Director for Wipro Middle East out of our Riyadh headquarters, which will
further advance our decades-long presence in the Middle East.”
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