Tawal to showcase latest smart city infrastructure solutions at LEAP 2023

Mohammed Alhakbani, CEO of Tawal
Short Url
Updated 06 February 2023
Follow

Tawal to showcase latest smart city infrastructure solutions at LEAP 2023

Saudi integrated ICT infrastructure provider Tawal has announced its participation in LEAP 2023 as a “diamond sponsor” of the global tech event. For the second year running, from Feb. 6-9 at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Tawal will take part in the global platform for future technologies, showcasing its capabilities and diverse range of leading-edge solutions.

As an exhibitor, the company will welcome guests and attendees to its engaging “Interactive City,” immersing visitors in an experience that shines light on the provider’s state-of-the-art solutions.

Over the course of the four-day event, Tawal will reinforce its position as the region’s “leading one-stop shop neutral ICT infra provider,” calling attention to smart city infrastructure innovations, such as Smart Poles — a smart, multipurpose street furniture that helps consolidate road facilities, minimize visual clutter and use of public space. The Smart Pole is designed to enhance the experiences of people that live and/or work in urban spaces.

During Tawal’s interactive LEAP 2023 showcase, the provider will also spotlight its state-of-the-art bundles of ICT solutions including built-to-suit colocation, in-building solutions, fiber facility and coverage-as-service. The event will also offer visitors further insight into Tawal’s work, with the provider detailing its success stories and sustainability initiatives.

Tawal’s Chief Commercial Officer Abdulrahman Almoaiqel will deliver a keynote presentation titled “Enabling ICT Economy: The Role of Infrastructure Providers.” Moreover, Abdulaziz Al-Harbi, Tawal’s planning expert, will also take part in a session exploring the topic “ICT Infrastructure for Ultra-High Speed and Low latency, 5G mmWave for Cognitive Cities.”

Meanwhile, Omar Al-Rasheed, Tawal’s general manager for commercial excellence, will join a panel of experts, addressing “Collaboration and Policy to Enable Smart Cities around the Globe.”

Mohammed Alhakbani, Tawal’s CEO, said: “We are delighted to serve as ‘diamond sponsors’ of LEAP 2023, demonstrating our work to do exactly that, showcasing our diverse range of smart city infrastructure solutions.”

This is an especially timely event, as — today — it is decidedly important for industry leaders to support the Kingdom in achieving its Vision 2030 objectives by developing the infrastructure and ICT solutions of tomorrow. As Saudi Arabia’s leading IT infrastructure provider, we are committed to powering the future of smart cognitive cities and communities with our innovative offerings. With digital acceleration having an indelible impact on business and society, it is vital that we continue to support our clients and partners to be prepared for the future.”


ITC Infotech accelerates Vision 2030 through digital hub in Riyadh

Updated 17 January 2026
Follow

ITC Infotech accelerates Vision 2030 through digital hub in Riyadh

ITC Infotech’s commitment to delivering real digital change in the Middle East is reinforced by strengthening collaboration and working more closely with customers on the ground. The establishment of its Digital and AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh brings superior digital engineering and AI skills closer to businesses, allowing for speedier collaboration, localized innovation, and solutions targeted to regional needs. This strategic expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and underscores ITC Infotech’s long-standing emphasis on partnership-led growth and customer-centric innovation.

The hub was officially inaugurated on Jan. 15 by Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC Ltd. This facility is designed to help enterprises leverage advanced technologies and convert digital ambitions into measurable business outcomes. This move aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build a knowledge-driven economy powered by innovation and technology.

Saudi Arabia’s digital leap

Vision 2030 is more than just economic diversification; it is a clear blueprint for creating a technologically advanced society. This vision is centered on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital engineering, which are transforming industries and enabling long-term, sustainable growth. The strategic importance of AI is clear, with the Saudi Data and AI Authority estimating that it may add $135 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP by 2030. This commitment is supported by significant investments, including $14.9 billion announced at LEAP 2025 to advance digital infrastructure, talent, and next-generation technologies, as well as historic projects like the $2.7 billion Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a secure, resilient, and future-ready digital ecosystem that can support AI adoption, data-driven governance, and smart city development at scale.

What the hub offers

ITC Infotech’s Riyadh hub is designed to fuel this momentum by focusing on three core areas:

  • AI-powered platforms: Delivering predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights to help businesses transition from reactive operations to proactive strategies.
  • Digital engineering solutions: Leveraging Industry 4.0-driven smart manufacturing capabilities, integrating AI-led modeling, connected systems, and advanced analytics to optimize production performance, improve asset utilization, and proactively reduce operational and quality risks across the engineering lifecycle.
  • Cloud-native architectures: Building agile, secure, and resilient ecosystems that enable faster innovation and seamless integration across enterprise systems.

These capabilities are designed to enable organizations to innovate, scale, and compete in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Beyond technology, the hub is fundamentally anchored in building a team of the region, from the region, for the region and for global impact. Through structured skill-building programs, deep partnerships with academia, systematic knowledge transfer, and immersive, hands-on delivery models, the hub is creating a future-ready Saudi workforce fully aligned with Vision 2030 and capable of serving both national and international priorities.

Driving enterprise transformation 

The ITC Infotech hub aims to enable transformation rather than simply deploy technology. By driving AI adoption, accelerating digital engineering, and building cloud-native ecosystems, ITC Infotech seeks to help businesses:

  • develop new business models to meet evolving market needs.
  • improve operational efficiency through predictive insights and automation.
  • support sustainability goals by optimizing resources and reducing risks.
  • build a skilled local workforce capable of leading future innovations.

These outcomes support enterprises as they transition to more resilient, data-driven, and digitally mature operating models.

The road ahead

ITC Infotech is a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, one of India’s largest conglomerates, with over 25 years of experience as a trusted technology services partner to enterprises globally. The company focuses on next-generation enterprise transformation, delivering services across infrastructure and application modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and AI-led innovation.

As Saudi Arabia continues its digital journey, ITC Infotech’s combination of global expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative delivery model positions it as a long-term partner in advancing Vision 2030. ITC Infotech’s hub in Riyadh reflects this commitment, bringing advanced capabilities closer to customers, investing in local talent, and enabling enterprises to adopt AI at scale as they compete in an increasingly digital world.