Qualcomm and Aramco Digital to drive edge AI and IoT innovation in KSA
Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital have announced plans for a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development, deployment, and commercialisation of advanced edge AI and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in Saudi Arabia. The partnership is set to play a key role in the digital transformation of the Kingdoms industrial sectors, aligning with the broader goals of Saudi Arabias Vision 2030.
Under this collaboration, Aramco Digital will leverage Qualcomm Technologies cutting-edge products and services to create a portfolio of intelligent edge AI industrial devices and end-to-end solutions tailored to the unique needs of Saudi industries. These innovations are designed to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, safety and sustainability across various sectors, while enabling breakthrough applications such as predictive maintenance, asset management, worker assistance tools and visual anomaly detection.
The initiative also includes plans to utilise Aramco Digitals dedicated 450 MHz 5G industrial network to connect a wide range of smart edge devices powered by Qualcomm Technologies. These include smartphones, industrial-grade equipment, drones, robots, cameras and sensors. Together, the companies aim to build capabilities that will allow for the seamless deployment, management, and updating of AI models across Aramco Digitals intelligent edge infrastructure.
Nabil A. Al Nuiam, chief executive officer, Aramco Digital, said: 'Through this MoU with Qualcomm Technologies, Aramco Digital further demonstrates its intent to contribute to the digital transformation of Saudi Arabias industrial sectors, in alignment with Vision 2030. By combining cutting-edge AI and 5G technologies, we not only aim to enable smarter solutions but also lay the foundation for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future for industries across the Kingdom. This MoU highlights Aramco Digitals continued efforts to shape Saudi Arabias digital landscape and reinforce its leadership in industrial innovation.'
Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer, Qualcomm Incorporated, added: 'Our collaboration with Aramco Digital underscores our shared vision of accelerating innovation in advanced edge AI technologies and 5G. Combining our expertise in on-device AI, wireless connectivity and power-efficient computing with Aramco Digitals 5G 450 MHz industrial network and extensive experience in the energy industry will enable rapid development of advanced industrial IoT solutions to drive the next wave of digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'
The strategic agreement was formalised during the Saudi-US Investment Forum held in Riyadh, part of the official visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom. This collaboration marks a significant step in fostering technological innovation and industrial modernisation within Saudi Arabia.
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