stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, concluded its participation at the PIF Private Sector Forum 2026, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to advancing the Kingdom’s local content agenda and digital transformation. The two-day event, held at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on February 9-10, 2026, provided a strategic platform for stc group to showcase its leadership in localization through high-impact agreements and partner development initiatives.
Strategic Agreements Drive Local Capabilities
A key highlight of stc group’s participation was the signing of five strategic agreements aimed at advancing critical Saudi capabilities. These agreements included enhancing the Kingdom’s network inspection infrastructure through collaboration with Wire Filter, improving wireless network performance and monitoring with Saudi Net Link, and localizing the production of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices in partnership with Huawei and Interkey.
Additional agreements focused on localizing technical quality assurance tests with GCC Technical Services Co. and supporting Saudi Arabia’s environmental sustainability goals by deploying smart tree technology in partnership with Alheyad Alsufri Environmental Service Company (Netzero). These partnerships reinforce the group’s commitment to directing investments into Saudi-based partners and technologies, strengthening local innovation and supporting economic growth.
Rawafed Program Advances Local Tech Industry
Visitors to the stc booth learned about the group’s leadership in localizing digital and telecommunications infrastructure through its flagship Rawafed program. The program showcases investment opportunities in manufacturing, telecom, and digital infrastructure, paving the way for interested entities to plan future cooperation with stc’s partner relations teams.
Subsidiaries such as solutions by stc, channels by stc, sirar by stc, sccc by stc, and the group’s technology unit showcased solutions covering digital platforms, logistics services, localized 5G devices, cybersecurity, API monetization, data protection, and advanced analytics capabilities. The booth offered a comprehensive overview of the local content journey, from developing internal business functions and technical solutions by Saudi professionals to designing products tailored for local and regional markets.
Partner Development Program Celebrates 2025 Graduates
The Forum marked the graduation of stc’s 2025 Partner Development Program cohort, reaffirming the group’s commitment to developing local talent and partner capabilities. The program supports partners by providing targeted training and coaching across specialized tracks, including Project Management, Cybersecurity Essentials, Finance for Business Success, and Business Proposal Development.
The 2025 program featured innovative gamified learning and expert-led coaching sessions, designed to help partners integrate practical insights into their operations. This initiative demonstrates stc’s dedication to building a resilient ecosystem of local partners equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in the digital economy.
Future Outlook for Digital Transformation
stc group’s activities at PIF Private Sector Forum 2026 showcased a clear, strategic approach toward building a resilient and competitive Saudi ICT sector, aligned with the Kingdom’s broader objectives for economic diversification and innovation. The group’s comprehensive suite of services encompasses digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment across its 13 subsidiaries operating in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
