TAWAL, 5SKYE Partner to Advance Saudi Smart Cities
Tawal, a prominent Saudi ICT infrastructure company, has forged a strategic partnership with 5SKYE, a trailblazer in edge AI infrastructure solutions, to accelerate the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
The collaboration will see the deployment of 5SKYE’s cutting-edge 5G AI micro edge data centres, enabling scalable, real-time data processing. This initiative aims to support the Kingdom’s vision for a connected and sustainable future. The agreement was formalised during the Connected World KSA event, with backing from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
By integrating Tawal’s extensive telecommunications capabilities with 5SKYE’s advanced edge AI infrastructure, the partnership will empower industries across Saudi Arabia to adopt innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth. The infrastructure will cater to transformative applications, including IoT-driven AI analytics for CCTV, digital advertising, and edge computing. These technologies are poised to benefit sectors like public safety, logistics, retail, industrial automation, and smart city initiatives.
“This partnership is about more than just technology; it’s about unlocking smarter, faster, and more sustainable ways of operating for businesses, governments, and communities,” said Abdulrahman Almoaiqel, Chief Commercial Officer of Tawal. “By combining our robust telecommunications infrastructure with 5SKYE’s visually impactful micro data centres, we are delivering next-generation solutions that will bring value across key industries.”
The collaboration focuses on harnessing real-time analytics and AI-driven solutions to transform the way businesses and services operate. From enhancing urban mobility and public safety to advancing industrial automation and digital advertising, the joint effort aims to position Saudi Arabia at the forefront of global digital innovation.
“We are excited to partner with Tawal to advance the Kingdom’s digital transformation,” said Wolf Hisserich, Founder and CEO of 5SKYE. “Our scalable, high-performance infrastructure allows industries to embrace AI-driven innovation at the edge, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s leadership in digital modernisation and paving the way for sustainable AI adoption across sectors.”
The partnership marks a significant step towards realising Saudi Arabia’s vision of a smarter, more connected, and technologically advanced future.
