ITC sponsors TELSA show in Riyadh

Updated 09 February 2013
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ITC sponsors TELSA show in Riyadh

The Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) has announced its sponsorship of TELSA, described as the premier Saudi communications and information technology exhibition.
It will take place in Riyadh from Feb. 10 to 12.
This is the second consecutive year that ITC is sponsoring the TELSA event.
Ghassan Abdulwahab Itani, chief executive of ITC, says: "ITC is committed to provide state-of-the-art telecom services that connect businesses in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf with the rest of the world and vice-versa. This is why ITC considers it essential to be a part of this prestigious industry event. It allows us to get closer with the information technology community represented by specialists from leading companies and government agencies in the Kingdom."
Itani adds: "This year, we are taking part with the largest suite of offerings, providing clients with an integrated look at the latest and most innovative solutions and support for their needs, both domestic and international. ITC's stand will be divided into several sections based on specific industry sectors that ITC serves. This includes banking and finance, government, large enterprises, as well as the oil and gas sectors, and carrier."
Itani extended his invitation to all companies and those interested in the telecom and ICT sectors to visit their exhibit at TESLA which brings together business leaders and top executives of the industry from around the world.
In just seven years, ITC has achieved a remarkable track record in the industry, including laying down its own independent next-gen Kingdomwide fiber network connecting the Kingdom with the rest of the world via 7 international gateways.
This has allowed ITC to deliver speed, stability and high network availability, helping it to become the first provider to commit to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

 


25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

Updated 27 December 2025
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25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond. 

The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.

Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts. 

The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies. 

The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment. 

The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development. 

The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored. 

It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track. 

In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.

As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs. 

This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.

The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. 

The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.