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Zain KSA and Cisco to develop AI infrastructure

Zayan Sadek, managing director for service providers at Cisco META, and Fahad Sahmi Al-Sahmah, vice president of B2B sales, Zain KSA, sign the agreement.
Zayan Sadek, managing director for service providers at Cisco META, and Fahad Sahmi Al-Sahmah, vice president of B2B sales, Zain KSA, sign the agreement.Zayan Sadek, managing director for service providers at Cisco META, and Fahad Sahmi Al-Sahmah, vice president of B2B sales, Zain KSA, sign the agreement.
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Updated 16 July 2025

Zain KSA and Cisco to develop AI infrastructure

Zain KSA and Cisco to develop AI infrastructure
  • The MoU is part of Zain KSA鈥檚 strategy to actively align with 海角直播鈥檚 Vision 2030 goals by driving digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global digital innovation hub, particularly in the AI space

Zain KSA, a provider of telecommunications and digital services in 海角直播, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cisco, a global leader in networking and security, focusing on the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-service.
The agreement will leverage Cisco鈥檚 advanced, end-to-end infrastructure solutions for securely building and scaling AI workloads, supporting Zain KSA in delivering high-performance, resilient, and reliable GPU-powered services to the Saudi market.
The MoU is part of Zain KSA鈥檚 strategy to actively align with 海角直播鈥檚 Vision 2030 goals by driving digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global digital innovation hub, particularly in the AI space.

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The MoU also includes exploring opportunities for training programs to upskil local talent, in line with Zain KSA鈥檚 commitment to ICT skills development.

As part of the collaboration, Zain KSA will leverage its deep market knowledge, cutting-edge digital capabilities, and targeted investments alongside Cisco鈥檚 global expertise in AI-ready infrastructure development. The initiative will create new solutions and commercial models to enable customers across various sectors to confidently and easily adopt AI solutions.
The MoU also includes exploring opportunities for training programs to upskil local talent, in line with Zain KSA鈥檚 commitment to ICT skills development to support long-term national AI capabilities.
Fahad Sahmi Al-Sahmah, vice president of B2B sales, Zain KSA, said: 鈥淎t Zain KSA, we are mobilizing all our capabilities and investments to drive nationwide digital innovation, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub, a digital economy powered by future-looking GenAI solutions and applications. These efforts aim to empower all stakeholders, including government entities, businesses, and individuals, to harness the boundless potential of AI in support of national goals. This strategic collaboration with Cisco, positions us well to explore, develop, and innovate use cases, as we continue building a resilient, integrated and agile digital ecosystem that can embrace next-gen technologies and deploy them in the Kingdom.鈥
Zayan Sadek, managing director for service providers at Cisco Middle East, T眉rkiye and Africa, said: 鈥淐isco is excited to collaborate with Zain KSA to pave the way for a transformative AI-powered future in 海角直播. By combining Zain KSA鈥檚 digital expertise with Cisco鈥檚 cutting-edge AI infrastructure technologies, we aim to unlock new possibilities to empower businesses to thrive in the AI era and position 海角直播 as a global hub for advanced technologies.鈥


GE Vernova starts operations at Jafurah power plant

GE Vernova starts operations at Jafurah power plant
Updated 06 November 2025

GE Vernova starts operations at Jafurah power plant

GE Vernova starts operations at Jafurah power plant

GE Vernova Inc. has announced the start of commercial operations at Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant. The plant is located approximately 125 km southeast of Dammam. GE Vernova provided a holistic solution including the core power plant equipment, its 7HA.01 gas turbine, and a service agreement for 20 years, including maintenance and supply of parts to manage all aspects of the engine鈥檚 lifecycle.
The facility is expected to be among the most efficient power plants in 海角直播. 
The cogeneration process maximizes energy output by capturing and reusing excess heat or steam. The plant is expected to deliver up to 314 tons/hour of steam, as well as up to 320 megawatts of electricity to support Jafurah gas field operations. By 2030, the Jafurah gas field is expected to produce up to 630,000 barrels of natural gas liquids and condensates, as well as more than 420 million standard cubic feet of ethane per day. 
鈥淪ignificantly increasing gas production capacity over the next decade will positively contribute to the Kingdom鈥檚 energy mix and support self-sufficiency in gas supply as demand for power continues to grow in residential and industrial sectors,鈥 said a representative of Doosan Enerbility. 鈥淭he development of the Jafurah gas field was a very ambitious project and as the engineering, procurement, and construction company, we鈥檙e proud to have supported it.鈥 
鈥淭his project, featuring GE Vernova鈥檚 first H-Class gas turbine completed in 海角直播, has contributed to the local economy by creating direct and indirect jobs and expanding domestic manufacturing capabilities,鈥 said Joseph Anis, president and CEO for GE Vernova鈥檚 gas power business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. 鈥淎ligned with Saudi Vision 2030, we are proud the turbine was completed and delivered from GESAT, advancing local industrialization and strengthening the Kingdom鈥檚 power sector.鈥
Since its establishment in 2017, GESAT has played an important role in meeting the Kingdom鈥檚 demand for gas turbines, specifically through the localized completion of high-performance F-class and H-class gas turbines, and the manufacturing of post cast components and accessory modules.
GESAT was formerly a joint venture between Dussur and GE Vernova. In September 2024, GE Vernova acquired Dussur鈥檚 shares to continue enabling economic diversification, localization, high value exports, and talent development efforts in the country to support the Kingdom鈥檚 goals under Saudi Vision 2030. The facility is a part of the GE Manufacturing and Technology Center campus.
GE Vernova has contributed to the development of the Kingdom鈥檚 energy infrastructure for approximately 90 years. Today, the company鈥檚 investments in the country include the Khobar Integration Facility for grid solutions and the GEMTEC campus, which houses a Service and Repairs Center for gas turbines, the MENA Decarbonization Center of Excellence, and a Monitoring and Diagnostics Center for the remote monitoring of power generation assets, in addition to GESAT.