Indian IT firm Wipro committed to bolstering Saudi operations

Turki bin Nadir, CEO of Wipro Arabia Limited.

Indian IT firm Wipro Limited has hired about 500 Saudi professionals with ambitious plans to change the technological landscape of the Kingdom within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030. Wipro, which operates as “Wipro Arabia Limited” in the Kingdom, has underlined its top priority for technology investments, innovation and talent development to align with Vision 2030.
Turki bin Nadir, Chief Executive Officer of Wipro Arabia Limited, said that the company employs more than 1,000 people of 20 different nationalities. “While over 50 percent of our employees are Saudi males and females, I am extremely proud to say that we are an ethnically diverse group of people working in synergy with a common purpose,” he said.
Bin Nadir added: “Wipro’s strong commitment and alignment to Vision 2030 has been a key driver for its growth in the Kingdom. We leverage the power of technology with a passionate global talent base to help our customers, communities, and planet, thrive in the digital world.”
“Digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital operations and platforms, IoT and artificial intelligence are our top strategic areas in Saudi Arabia,” he added. 
The chief executive said Wipro, in partnership with Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University, started the Women’s Business Park in 2016, which is one of the largest knowledge process outsourcing centers in the Middle East region. The WBP has more than 95 percent localization and contributes significantly to female employment in the technology sector. “The Kingdom is one of the fastest growing markets for us in the Middle East and North Africa region both in terms of revenues and customers,” he said. 
He highlighted Wipro’s leading position in terms of social and corporate responsibilities. He said that the Wipro brand is an embodiment of customer-centric excellence, drive for sustainability and outstanding corporate citizenship. “Since our founding, Wipro has been driven by purpose; purpose fuels our business, and business fuels our purpose. That is why 66 percent of Wipro’s economic interest is owned by the Azim Premji Foundation,” said bin Nadir.