Solutions by stc completes $79m acquisition of Devoteam Middle East  

This strategic move aligns with the growth strategy of the stc group and Solutions by stc, aiming to explore new markets and promising business sectors. Supplied
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Updated 04 February 2024
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Solutions by stc completes $79m acquisition of Devoteam Middle East  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s digital reach extends globally, with the Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. acquiring a 40 percent stake in Devoteam Middle East.  

The investment, totaling SR296.69 million ($79.1 million), solidifies the position of the company, also known as Solutions by stc, in the digital market. The completion of the acquisition of Devoteam Group’s regional subsidiary leads to a valuation of SR741.7 million for the acquired company, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. 

This strategic move aligns with the growth strategy of the stc group and Solutions by stc, aiming to explore new markets and promising business sectors. The initiative leverages investment opportunities within the communications and information technology divisions in both the Kingdom and the broader region. 

The acquisition was first initiated in June 2023 during the France-Saudi Investment Forum in Paris.  

Omar Al-Nomani, CEO of Solutions by stc, emphasized the acquisition as the cornerstone of a strategic partnership between the two companies.  

This collaboration is expected to broaden the business horizons for both entities, offering a suite of integrated and innovative services rooted in the best digital practices.   

The partnership is designed to cater to the burgeoning demand for technical products and digital solutions in Saudi Arabia and the region.   

Al-Nomani emphasized that this cooperation is poised to empower the clientele of both companies, enabling them to stay up-to-date on the rapid developments and innovations in technical services and digital products. This collaboration aims to accelerate their transformation journeys and support their growth and sustainability objectives. 

Osama Al-Ghoul, CEO of Devoteam Middle East, expressed his enthusiasm about the strategic alliance with Solutions by stc, viewing it as a pivotal chapter in the partnership’s evolution.  

He underscored the role of this collaboration in positioning Devoteam Middle East as a principal enabler of digital transformation within the Kingdom. 

The firm has been committed to fostering digital acceleration by establishing its regional office in the Kingdom.  

Additionally, last November, the company announced its intention to enhance solutions by providing Google Cloud services to clients in the Kingdom.  

This development aligns with the official launch of Google Cloud’s services in the Kingdom and the establishment of the firm’s local data centers. 


Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,588 

Updated 14 December 2025
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,588 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 127.15 points, or 1.19 percent, to close at 10,588.83. 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR2.57 billion ($685 million), as 28 of the stocks advanced and 232 retreated.    

Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 108.53 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 23,719.13. This comes as 22 of the stocks advanced while 47 retreated.    

The MSCI Tadawul Index lost 17.17 points, or 1.22 percent, to close at 1,393.34.     

The best-performing stock of the day was Sport Clubs Co., whose share price surged 3.69 percent to SR9.00.   

Other top performers included Flynas Co., whose share price rose 2.55 percent to SR72.30, as well as National Industrialization Co., whose share price surged 2.13 percent to SR10.09. 

Consolidated Grunenfelder Saady Holding Co. recorded the most significant drop, falling 6.61 percent to SR8.90. 

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co. also saw its stock prices fall 5.75 percent to SR30.82. 

CHUBB Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co. also saw its stock prices decline 5.72 percent to SR22.40. 

On the announcements front, Wataniya Insurance Co. said it has received a notice of award for a one-year contract with Saudi National Bank to provide general insurance as well as protection and savings insurance services, in line with agreed terms and conditions. 

According to a Tadawul statement, coverage will begin on Jan. 1, 2026. The contract value exceeds 15 percent of the company’s total revenues, based on its latest audited financial statements for 2024.  

Wataniya Insurance Co. ended the session at SR14.35, up 1.92 percent. 

Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., or Cenomi Retail, has announced executing a SR1.5 billion facility agreement structured as a short-term loan with Emirates NBD – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A bourse filing revealed that the financing duration is three years with an option to extend for a total of two years. 

Cenomi Retail ended the session at SR20.00, up 0.26 percent. 

First Milling Co. has announced the Board of Directors’ recommendation to amend the firm’s bylaws Article “Company Management” to increase the number of board members from seven to eight. This change reflects the firm’s commitment to broadening the range of expertise and skills on its board, in line with its growth and expansion plans for the next phase. 

The company reiterated its commitment to fulfilling all necessary procedures and obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities. The recommendation will be submitted to the upcoming General Assembly, with the date to be announced in due course. 

First Milling Co. ended the session at SR49.22, down 1.06 percent.