stc Group concluded its participation in LEAP 2025, the world’s most-attended tech event, with the launch of several tech initiatives and signing of multiple agreements with global industry leaders.
As the event’s strategic partner, stc set new benchmarks in connecting Saudi Arabia to the world through cutting-edge digital solutions. Recognized with accolades like TM Forum’s Running-on-ODA accreditation, stc is reshaping industry standards across the Middle East.
As part of the group’s mission to drive digital innovation, stc launched “upsource by solutions” at LEAP, a new business process outsourcing subsidiary. upsource will enhance overall efficiency for businesses across the Kingdom, by providing the opportunity to outsource non-core business functions, including operations management, finance, human resources, and customer experience solutions.
Showcasing its leadership in AI innovation, stc unveiled stc.AI, the group’s bespoke AI platform. By integrating the latest smart technology with robust cloud storage and computing capabilities, stc.AI will help businesses operate smarter and more efficiently. stc also partnered with sully.ai to offer autonomous healthcare solutions for citizens across the Kingdom.
At LEAP 2025, stc announced the signing of 75 agreements with industry players and global tech leaders, including:
• AWS: stc Group will accelerate Saudi Arabia’s deployment of cloud-based services and AI infrastructure as a system integrator premier partner, the highest tier in the AWS Partner Network.
• Nokia: The two tech giants formalized their partnership in spearheading 6G development in the MEA region and completed Saudi Arabia’s first proof of concept of software defined access networks over the fiber-to-the-home network, driving unparalleled connectivity across the Kingdom.
• Huawei: stc Group is first in the region to commercially deploy cutting-edge 50 gigabit passive optical network, providing robust, high-capacity digital infrastructure to support the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding 5G network.
• Ericsson: By adopting Ericsson Charging to enhance 5G and network API monetization, trialing the 5G cloud radio access network, and signing an MoU to advance digital business monetization in Saudi Arabia, stc and Ericsson are accelerating digital business opportunities and connectivity solutions across the Kingdom.
• Bridge alliance: This partnership initiates the process to turn telco APIs into digital products, making stc the first MENA operator to commit to API Exchange.
• Kyndryl: Key enterprises will have advanced network services and streamlined connectivity with stc and Kyndryl’s multi-year partnership, establishing enhanced cloud and IT infrastructure capabilities across the MENA region.
• SambaNova: stc, through its AI arm stc.AI launched a large language model sovereign cloud platform, which will run the world’s largest open-source frontier AI model, driving innovation and scalability for Saudi enterprises.
stc also presented its vision for smart, sustainable, and connected urban living through its partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation to develop Misk City. The group’s centralized data infrastructure, green technologies and inclusive digital solutions, will redefine connected living in the country.
