Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Qassim region, sponsored the launch of the Business Process Outsourcing Forum, held at King Khalid Civilization Center in Buraidah on December 22, 2024, attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, and a number of leaders from the government and private sectors.

During his speech at the forum, His Highness stressed the importance of information technology as the language of the era and a key driver of sustainable development, pointing to the major achievements the Kingdom has made in the tech sector, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, when the Kingdom demonstrated its global leadership through advanced technical infrastructure.

Prince Faisal noted that Vision 2030 laid the foundations for economic diversification and empowering national resources, contributing to qualitative leaps across sectors, foremost among them information technology. He praised Qassim region's achievements in this regard, including Saudization of 80% of the sector's jobs, and raising women's participation rate to 48%.

Dr. Prince Faisal affirmed that the business process outsourcing sector is central to achieving the Kingdom's vision, given its role in improving companies' operational efficiency, creating sustainable job opportunities, and supporting innovation. He added that Qassim has become a distinguished model thanks to its advanced infrastructure, low operating costs, and qualified workforce.

Notable Achievements and Tech Leadership in Qassim

Eng. Abdullah Alswaha praised Qassim region's leading standing in the IT and communications sector, pointing to its exceptional achievement of a "zero incidents" record for fiber-optic cable outages, reflecting the strength of its digital infrastructure. He also noted the region's excellence in using artificial intelligence technologies in agricultural sectors, particularly in improving date-palm production and managing resources efficiently.

His Excellency explained that these successes came with the direct support of the Emir of Qassim and cooperation with research and academic bodies, particularly Qassim University, to prepare qualified national cadres to lead digital transformation. He also noted the role of the region's sons and daughters in boosting investment in the IT sector, as Qassim has become an attractive platform for capital in this vital sector.

Closing the Event and Honoring Partners

The forum concluded with a visual presentation covering the region's most prominent tech achievements, in addition to a visit by the Emir of Qassim to the accompanying exhibition, in which government and private entities took part. At the close of the forum, His Highness honored the partners and supporters of the event, stressing the importance of continuing to boost the Kingdom's leadership in the IT sector to achieve the goals of Vision 2030.