• Strategic collaboration delivereddigitaltransformation initiativesunlocking new levels of efficiency, resilence and innovation
• Project supports Vision 2030 by enabling enterprise modernization and AI-driven productivity

Riyadh, KSA – Dec 15 2025: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has partneredwith Microsoft to supportAlBawani HoldingCompany, in their digital transformation journey towards a smarter, more connected and secure workplace. AlBawani and its diverse subsidiariesstand at the forefront of delivering world-class built environments in the construction and infrastructure sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The collaboration marks a major milestone forAlBawani’s digital journey and AI readiness by encompassing Microsoft 365 migration, IoT deployment, and cloud and AI transformation initiatives that enhance agility, productivity, and governance across the organization.

ZainTECH successfully migrated 3,500 AlBawani users with minimal disruption, ensuring full compliance with Saudi data residency and security regulations. Beyond migration, ZainTECH delivered an end-to-end roadmap covering advisory, implementation, and change management to drive adoption and maximize business value from Microsoft technologies.To maximize adoption, hands-on training was conducted equippingAlBawani employees to use Microsoft 365 and AI tools more effectively in their daily workflows.

Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, said: “This partnership exemplifies how large enterprises in Saudi Arabia can achieve secure, compliant, and scalable transformation aligned with Vision 2030. By combining Microsoft’s technology with ZainTECH’s managed services expertise, we are helping AlBawanibecome more digital, intelligent, and resilient, while unlocking new levels of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.”

Eng. Fakher AlShawaf, Chairman and Group CEO of AlBawani Holding, said: “At AlBawani, our digital transformation journey is central to how we evolve as an organization; empowering our people to work smarter, enhance collaboration, and deliver greater value to our clients. This collaboration with ZainTECH reinforces our commitment to operational excellence and advancing our digital maturity, as we continue building a more connected, data-driven, and AI-ready organization.”

As an Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP), ZainTECH combines regional presence with deep technical expertise to help enterprises build scalable, secure, and compliant operations.

Building on the success of this engagement, ZainTECH is also collaborating with AlBawani on an advanced Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracking solution for its construction sites. The initiative leverages proprietary IoT hardware to deliver real-time visibility, safety, and operational efficiency, reinforcing AlBawani’s commitment to technology-driven excellence.

Through its Modern Work Adoption Services, ZainTECH enables organizations to unlock measurable business outcomes by aligning cloud, collaboration, and AI investments with operational priorities.

This partnership underscores ZainTECH’s commitment to helping Saudi enterprises become more digitally resilient, by combining innovation with secure, scalable solutions to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term resilience in line with Vision 2030.

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About ZainTECH

ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies.

ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East.

ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.

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AlBawani Holding

AlBawani Holding Company stands at the forefront of the construction and infrastructure sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By leveraging the collective expertise of its diverse subsidiaries, which cover the full construction value chain, the company is committed to delivering world-class built environments. These subsidiaries span multiple sectors, including construction, technology, MEP, facility management, energy, investment, and public-private partnership (PPP) development.

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