Ericsson has announced the inauguration of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The move highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to the Kingdom and its strategic importance in Ericsson’s operations across the Middle East and Africa.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-level dignitaries, including:

• His Excellency Eng. Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
• His Excellency Dr. Abdullah A. Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA)
• Her Excellency Petra Menander, Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Top Ericsson executives, including Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson Group, and Patrick Johansson, President of Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, were also present. Leaders from Saudi telecom giants stc Group and Mobily attended the event, reflecting strong local partnerships.

During the event, speakers discussed the evolution of network technologies, 6G readiness, and the impact of Vision 2030. The new headquarters is expected to support collaboration, talent development, and leadership in 5G innovation.

Dr. Abdullah A. Aldubaikhi said the new office reinforces Saudi Arabia’s role as a global investment hub for advanced technologies. He emphasized its alignment with national goals to build a digital economy and drive innovation.

Deputy Minister Eng. Abdulrahman AlMufadda added that Ericsson’s presence supports Vision 2030 by empowering talent, promoting AI, and accelerating tech adoption.

Ericsson’s long-term partners, stc and Mobily, expressed confidence in the collaboration. They highlighted joint efforts to boost digital infrastructure and deliver world-class connectivity.

Dr. Talal bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) noted that the partnership with Ericsson is helping develop cutting-edge connectivity solutions. He pointed to the newly established Blink Lab as a vital step in advancing immersive technologies.

Ericsson also revealed that its Gen-E Graduate Program, hosted at the 5G Innovation Hub since 2018, has trained over 190 Saudi graduates half of whom are women. The program supports Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem and development of 5G and IoT use cases.

Patrick Johansson affirmed that Riyadh’s strategic role will help Ericsson deepen partnerships and accelerate technology deployment in the region.

Ericsson continues to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector through infrastructure expansion and digital transformation. Its partnerships with institutions like KAUST and KACST support local research, innovation, and the growth of the ICT sector in line with Vision 2030.

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