HP Boosts Saudi Tech and Education with Key Investments

HP (NYSE: HPQ) has announced a series of strategic investments at LEAP 2025 aimed at boosting Saudi Arabia’s technology industry and advancing education opportunities for its citizens, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The company revealed plans to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Riyadh and an AI and R&D Centre of Excellence in Dhahran, marking significant steps to support regional businesses with advanced solutions.

Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP, highlighted, “At HP, we see tremendous potential in Saudi Arabia and have made strategic AI investments to fuel further growth in the region. We are committed to manufacturing, education, and research initiatives that drive innovation and expand HP’s global reach, bringing more opportunities to the MEA region.”

HP is strengthening its footprint in the Middle East and Africa with the launch of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Riyadh. The “Made in Saudi” initiative will enable HP to offer customized, flexible, and reliable technology solutions to customers while positioning Saudi Arabia as a hub for technology innovation and trade. The facility will create thousands of jobs by 2027 and support the Kingdom’s economic transformation through the production of millions of devices locally, meeting the growing demands of Saudi Arabia’s digital economy.

The new AI and R&D Centre of Excellence in Dhahran will focus on artificial intelligence and research to solve complex challenges and unlock opportunities for Saudi businesses. By advancing AI solutions like data analysis, robotic process automation, and improved decision-making, the CoE will help Saudi companies optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and remain competitive globally. The Centre will also foster talent development and create high-value jobs in AI, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to lead in the AI sector.

HP’s commitment to education in Saudi Arabia is demonstrated through its extensive programs designed to upskill the next generation for the future workforce. HP’s initiatives, including the HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship and HP IDEA, have already impacted over 600,000 individuals and are expected to benefit over 6 million students and teachers in Saudi Arabia by 2027. HP has also supported the National Gaming and Esports Strategy (NGES) with its HP Gaming Garage Lab at Saudi Electronic University, as well as online courses attaining micro-degree status from the National eLearning Centre (NeLC) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).

Through partnerships with organizations such as the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) and Savvy Games Group, HP is continuing to empower Saudi Arabia’s youth, helping to drive the growth of gaming, esports, and advanced technology industries.

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