NTT DATA Launches AI Factory Lab in Riyadh to Drive AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced plans to launch an AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The lab is set to open in September 2026 and will help organizations accelerate AI adoption by bringing together NTT DATA's full stack AI solutions and services expertise with technologies from leading ecosystem partners, including Cisco and NVIDIA.
The AI Factory Lab will offer executive briefings, AI strategy workshops, and hands-on experiences that will enable organizations to identify high-impact AI use cases, validate business outcomes, and accelerate adoption on a secure, integrated foundation. Hani Nofal, Executive Head of Infrastructure Solutions in Middle East and Africa at NTT DATA, said 'the lab brings together the expertise, technologies, and ecosystem partnerships needed to help clients identify the right use cases, deploy AI securely, and scale with confidence.'
The lab will support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions by helping public and private sector organizations adopt advanced technologies that drive productivity, innovation, and economic growth. The lab will feature interactive demonstrations of real-world AI use cases across various industries.