NEOM McLaren Formula E team inspires Saudi talent

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As part of their visit, the team took part in a Q and A session with around 80 NEOM graduates from all different disciplines, on the theme of high performance and talent development.
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As part of their visit, the team took part in a Q and A session with around 80 NEOM graduates from all different disciplines, on the theme of high performance and talent development.
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Updated 29 January 2024
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NEOM McLaren Formula E team inspires Saudi talent

NEOM McLaren Formula E drivers, Jake Hughes and Sam Bird, as well as Team Principal Ian James, visited NEOM last week, ahead of the Diriyah E-Prix on Jan. 26-27. As part of their visit, the team took part in a Q and A session with around 80 NEOM graduates from all different disciplines, on the theme of high performance and talent development.

NEOM Graduate Opportunities in Work Program currently employs more than 200 graduates, across all sectors and in a range of functionalities. This is one of the ways NEOM is realizing its commitment to developing first-class talent to play a key role in the organization’s future and in realizing the ambitions of Vision 2030.

The NEOM McLaren Electric Racing partnership is built from a shared commitment from the two organizations to realizing a better future. It also serves to provide knowledge transfer and talent development opportunities for current and future NEOM employees.

One example of the partnership in practice is through the bespoke NEOM McLaren Electric Racing Talent Program. The program enables NEOM graduates secondment opportunities at McLaren Racing in the UK, with the aim of developing Saudi talent through hands-on experience within a world-renowned high-performance organization.

Currently in its first year, there are four GrOW specialists taking part in the NEOM McLaren Electric Racing Talent Program, each on a one-year secondment at McLaren Technology Center in the UK.


Dammam Airports partners with KaarTech to transform IT services

Updated 03 March 2026
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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.