Riyadh – Mubasher: Ericsson has inaugurated its new regional headquarters (HQ) in Riyadh, supporting its operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, according to a press release.

The event addressed the evolution of network technologies, the roadmap to 6G, and the impact of Vision 2030 on shaping long-term innovation strategies.

Abdullah A. Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, commented: "The establishment of Ericsson’s regional headquarters in Riyadh reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading destination for global investment in advanced technologies. It also aligns with our national ambition to build a dynamic digital economy and foster innovation-led growth.”

Aldubaikhi emphasized intention to collaborate with global partners, such as Ericsson to unlock new opportunities and enable sustainable, technology-driven development across the region.

Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, CEO of stc, commented: “Ericsson’s new regional headquarters in Riyadh represents an important step for us at stc, as the region’s digital enabler, in strengthening digital infrastructure, innovation, and digitization across the region.”

Nezar Banabeela, CEO of Mobily, also highlighted that the launch anchors Mobily’s long-standing partnership with Ericsson and supports their vision to boost the efficiency of digital infrastructure.

These efforts support the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by fostering the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of new technologies across various sectors.

At the beginning of 2025, Ericsson rolled out a new organizational structure for its operations in the MEA region.