Emirates NBD-KSA successfully participated in the 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2017. The event provides an important platform to discuss key trends in trade finance within the objectives set by the Saudi Vision 2030.
“It is well known that the importance of this event comes from its role as an essential engine for all experts and specialists involved in commercial finance in government institution bodies as well as the banking sector and private banks to discuss the main directions in the field of trade finance,” a press release said.
“The Saudi Trade Finance Summit provides an important platform for introducing a wide range of innovative financing solutions as well as raising awareness of the Saudi business sector in trade finance.”
Loay Abdul Jawad, chief executive officer of Emirates NBD-KSA, said: “The 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2017 is an opportunity to exchange points of view and share experiences to overcome any obstacles and challenges which may face businessmen in the field of trade finance in light of the current and future economic vision within 2030.”
Emirates NBD-KSA participates in 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit
Emirates NBD-KSA participates in 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit
Dammam Airports partners with KaarTech to transform IT services
Dammam Airports, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, has partnered with KaarTech to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across its airport network in the Eastern Province.
This milestone advances Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthens Dammam Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences. The collaboration was inaugurated through an official signing ceremony attended by Mohammed Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports, and Shahinsha Abdul Basheer, CEO of KaarTech, signifying a shared commitment to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation through innovation and intelligent technology.
Recognized as one of the world’s largest airports by land area, Dammam Airports connects more than 12 million passengers each year and plays a vital role in strengthening the Kingdom’s aviation growth. With this partnership, the company is set to transform its IT landscape into a secure, scalable, and intelligent environment that supports the complexities of modern airport operations.
KaarTech will manage the complete IT landscape across three airports, covering infrastructure, cloud, and network operations, along with 24/7 service management. This engagement also includes comprehensive application support beyond SAP, enriched with automation, proactive governance, and predictive intelligence. KaarTech will enable Dammam Airports to achieve resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability through a comprehensive AI governance approach that embeds transparency, accountability, and innovation into every layer of IT operations, positioning the company as a trusted driver of aviation modernization.
This partnership aims to transform IT from a back-end function into an AI-enabled strategic driver of business performance and passenger experience. From ensuring business continuity and strengthening operational reliability to enabling connected, insight-driven airport services, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable aviation.
Through this engagement, KaarTech reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in AI-led enterprise transformation, delivering deep expertise in managing complex technology ecosystems with intelligence and precision. For Dammam Airports, the partnership represents a decisive step in aligning operational excellence with the national vision for innovation, digital connectivity, and long-term growth.
Together, the two organizations will drive smarter airport operations and deliver sustainable value for the Kingdom’s growing aviation ecosystem.
