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

HITEK AI launches GCC’s 1st AI-powered asset management solution
News
Calendar Icon
July 1, 2026
HITEK AI launches GCC’s 1st AI-powered asset management solution
Read More
Jisr joins hands with Tamam to enhance employees' financial experience
News
Calendar Icon
July 1, 2026
Jisr joins hands with Tamam to enhance employees' financial experience
Read More
Magna AI, Saudi Xerox partner to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
News
Calendar Icon
July 1, 2026
Magna AI, Saudi Xerox partner to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
Read More
Khalifa Fund launches 2026 Young Entrepreneurship Program
News
Calendar Icon
July 1, 2026
Khalifa Fund launches 2026 Young Entrepreneurship Program
Read More
Saudi FDI net inflows drop by 2.4% in Q1-26 to SAR 23.1 bn
News
Calendar Icon
June 30, 2026
Saudi FDI net inflows drop by 2.4% in Q1-26 to SAR 23.1 bn
Read More
Tabby receives consumer, SME finance licenses from SAMA
News
Calendar Icon
June 30, 2026
Tabby receives consumer, SME finance licenses from SAMA
Read More
Saudi Tourism Ministry unveils AI Tourism Vision, launches ‘TourismX’ AI engine
News
Calendar Icon
June 30, 2026
Saudi Tourism Ministry unveils AI Tourism Vision, launches ‘TourismX’ AI engine
Read More
100 exhibitors to partake in Global PropTech Summit in Riyadh next October
News
Calendar Icon
June 30, 2026
100 exhibitors to partake in Global PropTech Summit in Riyadh next October
Read More
AstroLabs opens new offices in Riyadh Creative District at KAFD
News
Calendar Icon
June 29, 2026
AstroLabs opens new offices in Riyadh Creative District at KAFD
Read More
Beltone Venture Capital backs ariika, Lychee to accelerate Saudi expansion
News
Calendar Icon
June 28, 2026
Beltone Venture Capital backs ariika, Lychee to accelerate Saudi expansion
Read More