Virgin Mobile Saudi, Hitek to develop smart cities in Kingdom

user icon
NOHA.GAD
calender icon
Apr 18, 2024
article image

Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Virgin Mobile Saudi, one of Beyond One Group companies, signed a joint venture partnership with Hitek to provide smart building solutions for potential projects in Saudi Arabia, the company announced in a press release.

Virgin Mobile Saudi, in cooperation with local providers, will provide leading-edge telecommunication solutions, including 5G networks, digital services, and enablement.

Hitek will leverage the existing communications infrastructure to employ a full suite of digital solutions to optimize waste, water and energy management, environmental monitoring, citizen engagement, retail and hospitality, data analytics and AI integration, smart transportation, real estate and urban development as well as education technology.

Yaarob Al Sayegh, CEO of Virgin Mobile Saudi, said that the partnership represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward realizing the Kingdom’s vision.

He further emphasized the pivotal role of technology in creating smarter and more sustainable cities.

“By leveraging Hitek's expertise in digital solutions and our capabilities in telecommunications, we aim to build robust infrastructure that will not only enhance connectivity but also enable the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT,” Al Sayegh added.

Meanwhile, Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director of Hitek, commented: “Through this ground-up partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi, we can deliver, an advanced bespoke all-inclusive, intelligent, and analytical digital platform, connecting people, assets, and spaces.”


Share

Related News

Vertiv introduces Rack Extreme to support growing AI infrastructure demands
News
Calendar Icon
June 11, 2026
Vertiv introduces Rack Extreme to support growing AI infrastructure demands
Read More
Saudi Webook.com acquires SmartMove to expand into Europe
News
Calendar Icon
June 10, 2026
Saudi Webook.com acquires SmartMove to expand into Europe
Read More
Salesforce Study: Just 15% of Saudi office workers skeptical of AI
News
Calendar Icon
June 10, 2026
Salesforce Study: Just 15% of Saudi office workers skeptical of AI
Read More
SAL signs air cargo handling agreement with Fly Khiva Group
News
Calendar Icon
June 10, 2026
SAL signs air cargo handling agreement with Fly Khiva Group
Read More
Visa study: 91% of consumers in Saudi Arabia use AI to shop
News
Calendar Icon
June 10, 2026
Visa study: 91% of consumers in Saudi Arabia use AI to shop
Read More
Algebra AI launches its operations after raising $7mn in funds
News
Calendar Icon
June 10, 2026
Algebra AI launches its operations after raising $7mn in funds
Read More
Cority strengthens Saudi presence with new regional headquarters
News
Calendar Icon
June 9, 2026
Cority strengthens Saudi presence with new regional headquarters
Read More
Velents becomes 1st Arab member of Claude Partner Network
News
Calendar Icon
June 8, 2026
Velents becomes 1st Arab member of Claude Partner Network
Read More
Zain KSA, Dammam Airports sign MoU to boost airport digital transformation
News
Calendar Icon
June 8, 2026
Zain KSA, Dammam Airports sign MoU to boost airport digital transformation
Read More
PIF, TMG collaborate in Saudi urban development, livability ecosystem
News
Calendar Icon
June 7, 2026
PIF, TMG collaborate in Saudi urban development, livability ecosystem
Read More