Globant opens Middle East HQ in Riyadh; hub to drive AI, digital innovation
Less than three years after entering the Middle East, Globant is cementing its presence with a regional HQ that will serve as a Center of Excellence for artificial intelligence, creativity, and digital solutions.
The company said the Riyadh hub will act as a launchpad for exporting talent and digital best practices to its global operations.
'Reinvention is Globant's core identity. Through the opening of our new Middle East headquarters in Riyadh, we have the honour of applying our talent to be a part of Saudi Arabia's reinvention story as well,' said Martín Migoya, co-founder and CEO of Globant. 'Since our first executive visit less than three years ago, we've seen first-hand the promise of the kingdom's vibrant and young talent and how it can be the engine for growth in its new and innovative economy.'
Middle East and Asia Pacific key areas for Globant
According to Gartner, IT spending in MENA is projected to grow 7.4 per cent to $230.7bn in 2025, while IDC forecasts that Saudi Arabia's IT services market will grow at a compound annual rate of 9 per cent from 2022 to 2027, reaching $6.4bn.
The company, which partners with several of the region's giga-projects, plans to accelerate AI-driven solutions across industries such as media and entertainment, travel, financial services, and
As part of its talent development strategy, Globant will train local IT professionals in AI to develop expertise in orchestrating agentic workflows, aiming to build a new generation of AI architects and engineers.
'This new hub will allow us to better serve leading organisations in the region, leveraging our expertise in AI, data, and cloud technologies,' said Federico Pienovi, CEO and CBO of New Markets at Globant. 'As our Centre of Excellence evolves, we will be able to export best practices and even talent globally, invigorating Saudi Arabia as a global technology hub.'
'Riyadh's vibrant tech ecosystem presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our leadership in digital transformation and contribute to the kingdom's Vision 2030,' said Mamdouh Aldoubayan, MD for MENA at Globant.
Located in Building 1.15 of the King Abdullah Financial District, the headquarters also houses Globant's third global 'Playground' — an immersive experience centre featuring interactive AI- and sports-themed installations designed to foster innovation and engagement.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Zawya
2 hours ago
- Zawya
Saudi ministry launches new digital services on Absher platform
RIYADH — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami on Wednesday inaugurated a new set of digital services offered by Public Security via the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform. Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, the launch took place during the 'Digital Transformation Forum: Technology and the Future' held at the Public Security headquarters in Riyadh. The newly launched services include several additions to the 'Absher Individuals' platform, such as transferring vehicle ownership to businesses and new features for air rifle permits, including ownership transfer and license renewal. On the 'Absher Business' portal, new features include the 'Accident Report' service and several services related to rock-cutting activities, such as canceling rock-cutting material usage permits, canceling rock discharge and transport permits, and adding new materials to existing permits. These additions are part of the Ministry of Interior's ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation, improve quality of life, and streamline procedures for citizens, residents, and visitors. The services aim to reduce in-person visits and save time by offering automated processes across the security sector. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
2 hours ago
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi group launches AI construction lifecycle platform
AI71, an Abu Dhabi-based AI organisation, has launched SuperHive - a new AI platform that helps teams speed up and simplify construction projects. It covers everything from planning and permits to real-time monitoring and asset management. With embedded AI, real-time intelligence, and advanced automation, SuperHive enables stakeholders across the ecosystem to accelerate project delivery, reduce risk, and enhance long-term asset performance. "Construction underpins economic growth, yet it has seen limited disruption from modern technologies. With SuperHive, we're embedding intelligence across the entire infrastructure lifecycle — transforming how nations build and operate," remarked Faisal Al Bannai, the Chairman of AI71. "This is not just about digital transformation - it's about rethinking how we approach scale, speed, and resilience in infrastructure delivery," he stated. Some of its key modules and capabilities are: •Augmented design and planning: Validates CAD/BIM files against building codes with 99% accuracy, delivering permit-ready approvals in minutes. Also includes GenAI-powered 2D to 3D conversion, automating weeks of manual work. •Advanced construction monitoring: Predictive scheduling and risk detection using satellite data, IoT sensors, and Primavera integration. •Digital Twins: Enables city-wide smart asset management with real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and livability scoring. •Asset management: Offers real-time quantity takeoff and cost estimation across project phases, improving budgeting accuracy. •AI enabled monitoring: Provides drone and CV-powered site monitoring, tracking equipment use, compliance, and progress at a glance. Tackling the compliance bottleneck One of SuperHive's most transformative features is its AI-powered compliance automation. Currently, compliance validation for construction permits remains a manual, error-prone, and time-consuming process - especially in rapidly growing urban regions. SuperHive's AiComply Studio reduces human dependency, minimizes costly errors, and empowers both consultants and municipal authorities to accelerate the approval process through AI-assisted regulation mapping and validation. "By digitizing and automating compliance, municipalities save cost, consultants gain speed, and developers reduce risk," said Klemensas Mecejus, the VP Advisory at AI71. "It's a win across the board," he added. A mission to digitise infrastructure at scale SuperHive supports a vision where infrastructure projects can go from idea to asset with intelligence at every stage. Whether for public housing, urban development, or smart cities, SuperHive offers a robust, integrated ecosystem - ready to be deployed at national scale. "With this intelligence we boost productivity across the entire construction lifecycle - enabling up to 50% faster decision-making, reducing manual documentation by 70%, and cutting on-site rework by half," remarked Chiara Marcati, Chief AI Advisory and Business Officer at AI71. "With full AI coverage across all sub-stages, it transforms how teams plan, build, and deliver at scale," he added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
2 hours ago
- Zawya
1200MW Saudi plant achieves key construction milestone
Saudi Electricity Company has clocked a major milestone at the 1,200MW Rabigh Combined Cycle Power Plant located in the kingdom's Western region with its Unit 41 officially achieving the First Fire, a defining step in 1,200 MW of reliable power closer to the grid. The plant, which has been developed by a consortium of Egyptian group Elsewedy Electric Power Systems and Siemens Energy, comes in line with SEC's objectives of developing and growing its generation fleet capabilities addressing SPPC 'the Principal Buyer' requirements. Following this milestone, the Elsewedy-Siemens Energy consortium said this confirms the readiness of all major systems for Unit 41. The gas turbine, generator, air intake, exhaust gas system (Bypass stack and diverter damper), and auxilliary systems - including closed cooling water, service water, compressed air, fuel gas receiving, and demineralised water - have been fully inspected, validated, and approved for operation. Electrical systems have also been energised, enabling power distribution and activation of the Turning Gear, the consortium stated. SEC said in a further development, the Unit 42 has just been back-energized and is now being prepared for First Fire next week, while Unit 43 is also on track for back-energization within days, moving the project steadily toward full simple cycle operation. Once complete, the plant will supply electricity to approximately 500,000 residential units annually that contribute to Saudi Arabia's growing energy demand, it added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
