NTT DATA Unveils Riyadh Lab for AI Adoption Across MEA

NTT DATA has announced plans to launch its Riyadh Lab in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to accelerating AI adoption across the Middle East and Africa. The lab is scheduled to open in September 2026 and will bring together NTT DATA's full-stack AI solutions and services expertise with technologies from leading ecosystem partners Cisco and NVIDIA.

The lab aims to support organizations in identifying high-impact AI use cases, validating business outcomes, and accelerating adoption on a secure, integrated foundation. According to Hani Nofal, Executive Head of Infrastructure Solutions in Middle East and Africa at NTT DATA, 'the AI Factory 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 feature interactive demonstrations of real-world AI use cases across various sectors, including employee productivity, customer experience, intelligent operations, cybersecurity, networking, software development, and industry-specific business processes. Cisco will provide the critical AI infrastructure foundation for the lab, while NVIDIA will offer accelerated computing platforms and AI software technologies.

The launch is part of NTT DATA's global AI strategy to help organizations adopt and scale AI responsibly, securely, and effectively through consulting, infrastructure, technology services, and industry-focused solutions. The Riyadh Lab supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions by helping public and private sector organizations adopt advanced technologies that drive productivity, innovation, and economic growth.