{"id":53690,"date":"2024-12-11T15:11:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T12:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=53690"},"modified":"2026-03-28T07:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:11:42","slug":"databricks-expands-presence-in-the-middle-east-launching-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/databricks-expands-presence-in-the-middle-east-launching-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Databricks Expands Presence in the Middle East, Launching in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Data intelligence pioneer showcases long-term commitment to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing Riyadh as its regional hub for growth in the Middle East and launching data engineering upskilling programs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \u2014 December 10th, 2024 \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.databricks.com\/\">Databricks,<\/a>&nbsp;the Data and AI company, announced it has launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). By opening a new office, and forming strategic partnerships, Databricks will invest in the future of KSA and enable its growing local customer base to combine data, analytics, and AI with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.&nbsp;Data-forward organizations in KSA are already innovating with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, including Abdul Latif Jameel&nbsp;and Panda Retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDemocratizing data and AI across an organization is a top priority for every CEO today,\u201d said Andy Kofoid, President and Head of Worldwide Operations at Databricks. \u201cThe Databricks Data Intelligence Platform has the power to support the most innovative companies and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to derive greater insights from their enterprise data and build generative AI solutions much faster. The growth and adoption of new technologies across the Kingdom are unparalleled and establishing a presence here is an exciting milestone for Databricks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome such an innovative company as Databricks to the Kingdom,\u201d said Mohammed Alrobayan, Deputy Minister for Technology in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). \u201cWe are building a powerful ecosystem of cloud providers and software companies to support businesses and government partners achieve a new level of technical excellence and innovation. Databricks\u2019 presence in KSA will support these ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-welcoming-nbsp-mohammad-alzaubi-nbsp-as-general-manager-and-opening-an-office-in-riyadh\"><strong>Welcoming&nbsp;Mohammad Alzaubi&nbsp;as General Manager and opening an office in Riyadh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company recently welcomed&nbsp;Mohammad Alzaubi&nbsp;as General Manager to lead operations locally. Bringing a wealth of experience from IBM, SAP and Microsoft, Alzaubi will drive further adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform across a range of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, energy, and retail. 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This recognition enables KSA citizens who pass these certifications to receive financial reimbursement, fostering the development of national competencies and supporting professional excellence in the field of data engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-databricks-alignment-with-vision-2030\"><strong>Databricks alignment with Vision 2030<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Databricks\u2019 launch in the Kingdom aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vision2030.gov.sa\/en\">Vision 2030<\/a>&nbsp;framework, which aims to diversify the economy, empower citizens, and create a vibrant environment for both local and international companies. Technology plays a key role in Vision 2030, and&nbsp;Databricks Data Intelligence Platform can be a crucial enabler by democratizing access to analytics and intelligent applications by marrying customers\u2019 data with powerful AI models tuned to the unique characteristics of their business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recognized Databrick&#8217;s potential to contribute to the Kingdom\u2019s vibrant technology ecosystem and&nbsp;participated in Databricks\u2019 greater than $500 million Series I funding round in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur investment in Databricks reflects our focus on investing in transformational companies leading the global tech innovation,\u201d said a spokesperson from Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). \u201cBacking the best software companies to enable technology shifts across industries is an important part of our mission, and we are excited for the value Databricks will unlock for customers in Saudi Arabia. Databricks\u2019 Data Intelligence Platform makes it easy for modern companies to manage their data and adopt enterprise AI at scale, with a growing number of companies in the Kingdom starting their modernization journey and interested in the promise of data intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data intelligence pioneer showcases long-term commitment to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing Riyadh as its regional hub for growth in the Middle East and launching data engineering upskilling programs Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \u2014 December 10th, 2024 \u2014&nbsp;Databricks,&nbsp;the Data and AI company, announced it has launched in the Kingdom of 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