UiPath Opens Riyadh Office to Boost Saudi Vision 2030 with AI
▼ Summary
– UiPath has opened a new office in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia.
– The inauguration was attended by UiPath executives and Saudi government officials, including from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
– UiPath solutions are already used by major Saudi organizations like Aramco and government ministries to support digital transformation under Vision 2030.
– UiPath and the Saudi Digital Academy launched the Second Edition of their bootcamp to train 25 young professionals in automation and AI skills.
– The new office will serve as a hub for customers and partners to accelerate automation adoption and develop local talent for Saudi Arabia’s digital economy.
On October 22, 2025, UiPath officially opened its new regional headquarters in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, signaling a major expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move aims to accelerate the adoption of agentic automation and artificial intelligence across the Kingdom, directly supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The event underscores UiPath’s deepening investment in the region’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
The inauguration ceremony featured prominent attendees, including UiPath Founder and CEO Daniel Dines, Mark Gibbs, President of International Operations, and His Excellency Mohammed Alariefy, Assistant Deputy Minister for Digital Entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Representatives from leading Saudi organizations such as Saudi Electricity Company and the Shared Services Program were also present, highlighting the critical role automation and AI play in the nation’s ongoing digital transformation.
UiPath automation solutions are already actively deployed within several key Saudi institutions, including Aramco, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and the Ministry of Tourism. These implementations are delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency and digital maturity. The new Riyadh office will function as a central hub for customers and partners, strengthening UiPath’s ability to help Saudi organizations scale their use of Agentic AI and advanced automation technologies.
Daniel Dines, UiPath’s CEO, commented on the occasion, stating, “Saudi Arabia is making bold strides in innovation, and we are proud to contribute through our advanced AI platform. Establishing this office demonstrates our long-term commitment to Vision 2030. Our partnership with the Saudi Digital Academy further reflects our belief in cultivating local talent. By merging global expertise with homegrown skills, we are empowering Saudi organizations to achieve new levels of growth, efficiency, and human potential.”
In a parallel development, UiPath and the Saudi Digital Academy launched the second edition of their specialized bootcamp. This follows the success of the inaugural Saudi School of Automation program held the previous year. Scheduled from August 31 to November 20, 2025, the intensive training program will equip 25 young Saudi professionals with critical automation and AI certifications, preparing them to make significant contributions to the Kingdom’s digital economy.
Sara Al-Alsheikh, Regional Vice President and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain at UiPath, added, “Automation and AI are central to the transformation underway in Saudi organizations, and we are honored to support this national ambition. With our technology already driving change in major institutions and a new cohort of skilled professionals about to graduate, we are witnessing the real-world impact of our investment. This new office will be a collaborative space where customers, partners, and innovators converge to accelerate results and build a sustainable pipeline of Saudi talent to lead the digital economy for generations.”
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
