Accenture, Google Team Up to Boost AI and Cloud Adoption in Saudi Arabia

Accenture and Google Cloud are collaborating to accelerate the adoption of cloud solutions and generative AI in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to help businesses improve operations, create new opportunities, and enhance customer experiences while ensuring data security and compliance.

A recent report by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and Accenture suggests that generative AI could boost Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 4%. 

To support this growth, Accenture and Google Cloud are expanding their generative AI centre of excellence to Saudi Arabia. This will help businesses develop AI-powered solutions using Google Cloud’s technology and Accenture’s expertise.

“Being ready for continuous reinvention hinges on a modern digital core to rapidly seize every opportunity,” said Majid Altuwaijri, Accenture’s Saudi Arabia chair and country managing director. 

The partnership also aims to help companies like the General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) leverage generative AI. GOSI has already used cloud technology to create a secure, scalable AI environment where its developers and researchers can experiment with the latest AI tools.

“Organisations need the combination of leading technology and services expertise to successfully deploy generative AI,” said Bader Almadi, general manager of Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia. “With Google Cloud’s advanced capabilities and Accenture’s industry expertise, customers will have access to the resources needed to plan, deploy and optimise generative AI projects.”

Beyond technology, Accenture and Google Cloud are committed to developing local talent. To help professionals gain skills in cloud computing and AI, they plan to offer training programs, hackathons, and hands-on labs. 

Accenture’s LearnVantage platform will provide upskilling programs, specialised academies, and certifications to support Saudi Arabia’s digital workforce.

The collaboration comes at a time when businesses in Saudi Arabia are eager to embrace digital transformation. 

By combining AI, cloud technology, and local expertise, Accenture and Google Cloud aim to drive innovation and ensure data security through Google’s Dammam cloud region.

Meanwhile, Australian telecommunications company Telstra and Accenture also announced plans for a joint venture (JV). This is aimed at accelerating Telstra’s data and AI strategy to enhance network leadership and improve customer experiences.

While the JV will develop specialised AI tools to optimise business processes and enhance workforce efficiency, Telstra’s data and AI teams in Australia and India will be offered roles in the JV, with training to advance AI fluency and critical skills.