High Honor from HRH the Deputy Governor of Riyadh in Recognition of Salam’s Role in Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s national digital infrastructure and Commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation objectives under Vision 2030
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 25, 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), the national leader in telecommunications and information technology in Saudi Arabia, has received prestigious recognition from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and His Excellency Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Acting Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO of Salam, received the Excellence Shield for the company’s efforts in digital content hosting and supporting gaming industry.
Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO of Salam, said: “We are committed to building the digital backbone that will power Saudi Arabia’s technological future. As we continue to enhance our digital content hosting and gaming infrastructure, we aim to support the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global leader in the digital economy. This accolade motivates us to further accelerate our contributions to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.”
The recognition highlights Salam’s significant contributions to multiple key areas driving Saudi Arabia’s technological advancement. In digital infrastructure development, the company has been instrumental in strengthening national digital content hosting capabilities, providing robust foundations for the Kingdom’s expanding digital ecosystem. Through gaming industry advancement, Salam has played a pivotal role in supporting the growth of e-gaming infrastructure, contributing to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the regional entertainment economy.
Salam’s efforts directly support Vision 2030 by contributing to Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive digital transformation goals and economic diversification strategy. Furthermore, Salam’s initiatives enhance national competitiveness by strengthening the Kingdom’s position in the global digital landscape, ensuring Saudi Arabia remains at the forefront of technological innovation and digital service delivery in the region.
The company’s recognition comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented growth in its digital economy, with investments in technology infrastructure playing a crucial role in economic diversification and job creation for Saudi nationals.
