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Leaders
09-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Dell Ignites Saudi Arabia's Digital Revolution Over 30 Years
Dell's partnership with Saudi Arabia began in the early 1990s, supporting the Kingdom's digital infrastructure growth. Over 34 years, the company has embedded itself into Saudi society, fostering tech education and workforce development. Adrian McDonald, President of Dell Technologies EMEA, emphasized the collaboration's depth. The company now drives innovation in local businesses, government projects, and education programs nationwide. Expanding Operations for Vision 2030 Dell recently opened its first integration and logistics hub in Dammam, handling 600,000 units yearly to meet surging demand. This facility includes a server customization plant, slashing lead times and boosting customer satisfaction. Additionally, relocating its flat-panel display center to Dammam accelerated delivery efficiency, the hub strengthens Saudi Arabia's ICT ecosystem, marking Dell's fifth strategic center in EMEA. As Saudi Arabia targets global AI leadership, Dell delivers cutting-edge solutions reshaping finance, healthcare, and beyond. McDonald noted the Kingdom's rapid AI progress, backed by bold investments and talent development. Dell's AI initiatives align with Vision 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global AI hub. The company trains local talent through university partnerships and U.S. exchange programs. Future Prospects: A Regional Tech Powerhouse McDonald expressed confidence in Saudi Arabia's potential to lead regional and global AI services. With unmatched resources and Vision 2030's framework, the Kingdom aims to drive transformative tech advancements. Looking ahead, Dell remains committed to localizing tech skills, ensuring Saudi youth thrive in tomorrow's digital economy. Short link : Post Views: 9
Arab News
11-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Dell opens merge and fulfillment hub in Dammam
Dell Technologies has opened its first merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. Located in Dammam, the hub is engineered to handle up to 600,000 units per year, across all Dell's product lines as customer demand grows. The Dammam center also features a second touch manufacturing facility for product customization of Dell's servers to ensure they meet specific customer needs. This makes the servers ready-to-use, reduces time-to-market, and enhances customer satisfaction. Dell has also relocated its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to the Dammam facility to serve local customers, offering shipment deliveries within two days to reduce lead times and enhance operational excellence. The opening of the new center represents a pivotal step in advancing the Kingdom's ICT ecosystem. The Saudi facility is Dell's fifth in the EMEA region and reinforces the company's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological innovation. The strategic investment builds on Dell's regional headquarters license to operate in Saudi Arabia and will support the Kingdom in creating new jobs across logistics, manufacturing and technical fields, training local talent and nurturing a culture of innovation. Haytham Alohali, vice minister of communications and information technology, said: 'Dell's decision to establish its merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia highlights the Kingdom's emergence as a regional hub for logistics and innovation. This facility will help create jobs and strengthen our local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities aligned with Vision 2030. Together, Saudi Arabia and Dell are building a dynamic and resilient digital economy.' Adrian McDonald, president — EMEA, Dell Technologies, added: 'Opening Dell's first fulfillment hub in Dammam marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision for the future. By leveraging over 30 years of Dell's supply chain expertise, combined with investments in local talent, infrastructure and training, we are dedicated to empowering local and regional businesses to thrive in a digital-first economy.' Led by Saudi nationals, the center leverages their expertise to oversee logistics, manufacturing, and operations, driving excellence while promoting sustainable growth. The Dammam hub will also work directly with Dell's local channel partners to streamline product distribution and meet customer demands in Saudi Arabia. The facility will also host specialized training programs to equip Saudi professionals with advanced skills in technology and supply chain management, cultivating a robust local workforce.
TECHx
11-02-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Dell Opens Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) has announced the launch of its first Merge and Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its commitment to the Kingdom's growing ICT sector. Located in Dammam, the facility is designed to process up to 600,000 units annually across Dell's product portfolio, supporting increasing customer demand. The new center also features a second-touch manufacturing facility for Dell servers, enabling customization to meet specific client requirements. This enhances operational efficiency by ensuring servers are ready for immediate deployment, reducing time-to-market, and improving customer satisfaction. Additionally, Dell has relocated its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to Dammam, facilitating two-day shipment deliveries for local customers. This move aims to reduce lead times and enhance operational excellence across the region. The establishment of the Dammam hub marks a strategic milestone in Dell's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030, aligning with the Kingdom's goals of economic diversification and technological innovation. As Dell's fifth facility in the EMEA region, the center is set to create new job opportunities in logistics, manufacturing, and technical fields while fostering local talent and innovation. H.E. Eng. Haytham Alohali, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated: 'Dell's decision to establish its Merge and Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia highlights the Kingdom's emergence as a regional hub for logistics and innovation. This facility will help create jobs and strengthen our local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities aligned with Vision 2030. Together, Saudi Arabia and Dell are building a dynamic and resilient digital economy.' Adrian McDonald, President – EMEA, Dell Technologies, added: 'Opening Dell's first fulfillment hub in Dammam marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision for the future. By leveraging over 30 years of Dell's supply chain expertise, combined with investments in local talent, infrastructure, and training, we are dedicated to empowering local and regional businesses to thrive in a digital-first economy.' The Dammam facility is managed by Saudi professionals overseeing logistics, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring excellence while driving sustainable growth. Additionally, the center will collaborate with Dell's local channel partners to streamline distribution and enhance customer service. Specialized training programs will also be hosted at the facility to equip Saudi professionals with advanced skills in technology and supply chain management, fostering a skilled and innovative workforce.
Web Release
10-02-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Dell Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art Merge and Fulfilment Center in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) today announced the opening of its first merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. Located in Dammam, the hub is engineered to handle up to 600,000 units per year, across all Dell's product lines as customer demand grows. The Dammam center also features a second touch manufacturing facility for product customization of Dell's servers to ensure they meet specific customer needs. This makes the servers ready-to-use, reduces time-to-market, and enhances customer satisfaction. Dell has also relocated its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to the Dammam facility to serve local customers, offering shipment deliveries within two days to reduce lead times and enhance operational excellence. The opening of the new facility represents a pivotal step in advancing the Kingdom's ICT ecosystem. The Saudi facility is Dell's fifth in the EMEA region and reinforces the company's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological innovation. The strategic investment builds on Dell's regional headquarters license to operate in Saudi Arabia and will support Saudi Arabia in creating new jobs across logistics, manufacturing, and technical fields, training local talent and nurturing a culture of innovation. H.E. Eng. Haytham Alohali, the Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology. 'Dell's decision to establish its Merge and Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia highlights the Kingdom's emergence as a regional hub for logistics and innovation. This facility will help create jobs and strengthen our local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities aligned with Vision 2030. Together, Saudi Arabia and Dell are building a dynamic and resilient digital economy.' Adrian McDonald, President – EMEA, Dell Technologies 'Opening Dell's first fulfilment hub in Dammam marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision for the future. By leveraging over 30 years of Dell's supply chain expertise, combined with investments in local talent, infrastructure, and training, we are dedicated to empowering local and regional businesses to thrive in a digital-first economy.' Led by Saudi nationals, the center leverages their expertise to oversee logistics, manufacturing, and operations, driving excellence while promoting sustainable growth. The Dammam hub will also work directly with Dell's local channel partners to streamline product distribution and meet customer demands in Saudi Arabia. The facility will also host specialized training programs to equip Saudi professionals with advanced skills in technology and supply chain management, cultivating a robust local workforce.
Trade Arabia
09-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Dell Technologies opens merge and fulfilment centre in Dammam
Dell Technologies has opened its first merge and fulfillment centre in Saudi Arabia. Located in Dammam, the hub is engineered to handle up to 600,000 units per year, across all Dell's product lines as customer demand grows. The Dammam centre also features a second touch manufacturing facility for product customisation of Dell's servers to ensure they meet specific customer needs. This makes the servers ready-to-use, reduces time-to-market, and enhances customer satisfaction, the company said. Dell has also relocated its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to the Dammam facility to serve local customers, offering shipment deliveries within two days to reduce lead times and enhance operational excellence. The opening of the new facility represents a pivotal step in advancing the kingdom's ICT ecosystem. The Saudi facility is Dell's fifth in the EMEA region and reinforces the company's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological innovation. The strategic investment builds on Dell's regional headquarters licence to operate in Saudi Arabia and will support Saudi Arabia in creating new jobs across logistics, manufacturing, and technical fields, training local talent and nurturing a culture of innovation, it said. Eng Haytham Alohali, the Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said: "Dell's decision to establish its Merge and Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia highlights the Kingdom's emergence as a regional hub for logistics and innovation. This facility will help create jobs and strengthen our local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities aligned with Vision 2030. Together, Saudi Arabia and Dell are building a dynamic and resilient digital economy." Adrian McDonald, President – EMEA, Dell Technologies, said: 'Opening Dell's first fulfilment hub in Dammam marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision for the future. By leveraging over 30 years of Dell's supply chain expertise, combined with investments in local talent, infrastructure, and training, we are dedicated to empowering local and regional businesses to thrive in a digital-first economy.' Led by Saudi nationals, the centre leverages their expertise to oversee logistics, manufacturing, and operations, driving excellence while promoting sustainable growth. The Dammam hub will also work directly with Dell's local channel partners to streamline product distribution and meet customer demands in Saudi Arabia. The facility will also host specialised training programmes to equip Saudi professionals with advanced skills in technology and supply chain management, cultivating a robust local workforce, the company added. –
