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Takamol Holding, a key economic transformation partner, successfully concludes participation in LEAP 2025

Takamol Holding, a key economic transformation partner, successfully concludes participation in LEAP 2025

Saudi Gazette12-02-2025
Takamol Holding, a key partner in Saudi Arabia's economic transformation, successfully concluded its participation in LEAP 2025. The company showcased its latest innovations and advanced technological solutions through interactive demonstrations, including the AI-powered "Rain" product, Future Work initiatives, the Takamol Academy, the Qiwa platform, and the Moaama program.
At the conference, Takamol Holding showcased its expertise in various technology fields through expert-led panel discussions. The company unveiled innovative solutions, presented its services and those of its subsidiaries, and finalized 14 strategic partnerships with key industry players. These agreements aim to bolster the labor market and contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030.
These agreements pursue a range of objectives, including the development of innovative, data-driven, and automation-based solutions; the advancement of digital payment solutions to enhance banking experiences for individuals and businesses through fintech innovations; the promotion of a negotiation culture in Saudi Arabia; and the implementation of data analysis and automation solutions in digital healthcare.
Takamol, as the economic transformation partner at LEAP 2025, actively participated in key panel discussions. In the "Future Ideas and Visions" panel, Dr. Suliman Murdad, CEO of the Qiwa platform at Takamol Holding, emphasized the platform's contributions to labor market efficiency, streamlined processes, and SME support through technology adoption. Furthermore, Abdullah Al-Zowad, Senior General Manager of Data Analytics at Takamol Holding, discussed the company's role in digital empowerment and the utilization of AI for innovative tech solutions in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Abdulaziz Al-Dayel, Senior General Manager of Direct Investment at Takamol Ventures, highlighted the strategic importance of venture capital investments in enabling Takamol to expand into new sectors, markets, and technologies. He emphasized that Takamol Ventures provides more than just financial capital; they actively support the growth of startups by leveraging Takamol's extensive business network and expertise.
Takamol Holding's booth was a popular destination for high-ranking officials and CEOs eager to learn about the company's comprehensive solutions for the government, semi-government, private, and non-profit sectors. These solutions are designed to drive social and economic progress by fostering an environment that nurtures and develops human talent
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