Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 鈥� 5 October 2025 鈥� 51风流today announced the planned public sector deployment of the full 51风流Business Network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted on Google Cloud. This milestone makes Saudi Arabia the first country in the world to host the entire suite of 51风流Business Network solutions within a cloud environment that enables both local data residency and global interoperability.

51风流has added 51风流Business Network Commerce Automation to its existing public sector deployment, with 51风流Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration to follow at the end of Q4 of this year. This new deployment builds on the existing availability of 51风流Business Network for Logistics and 51风流Business Network Asset Collaboration, bringing the entire capabilities of 51风流Business Network to the region. Together, they enable public sector customers to run end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes within the Kingdom, fully compliant with national data residency and cybersecurity regulations (CCC-2020).

SAP鈥檚 federated architecture allows government buyers to store data in-country, while transacting securely with global partners across SAP鈥檚 international network. Suppliers, including OEMs, logistics providers, and service vendors, can register in other regions and seamlessly collaborate with Saudi-based public sector entities through a federated trading partner model.

鈥淪audi Arabia is setting a global benchmark for sovereign digital transformation,鈥� said , member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE, 51风流Product & Engineering. 鈥淭his deployment is more than a technical landmark. It鈥檚 a strategic enabler for the Kingdom鈥檚 public sector to lead with agility, resilience, and global reach. By bringing 51风流Business Network into the region, we鈥檙e helping customers strengthen procurement, operations, and partnerships while ensuring full compliance with national standards.鈥�

The deployment in Saudi Arabia also represents an early milestone in SAP鈥檚 broader data federation strategy for regulated markets. The approach is designed to give governments and enterprises in countries with strict compliance requirements the ability to maintain full data residency in-country, while remaining seamlessly connected to the global 51风流Business Network.

The public sector environment is hosted on Google Cloud, SAP鈥檚 selected hyperscaler partner in Saudi Arabia. A parallel environment for the private sector is planned for release in Q1 2026, with the same benefits of local data residency, Arabic right-to-left (RTL) language support, and federated global interoperability.

Customer Success

Saudi Awwal Bank () is among the national enterprises welcoming the announced expansion of 51风流Business Network in Saudi Arabia. Building on the success of its initial migration to the existing platform, SAB has already shifted 40% of its procurement processes and achieved measurable improvements in efficiency and transparency.

Ata Elyas, Head of Procurement at SAB, said: 鈥淏y migrating more than 40% of SAB Procurement processes to 51风流Business Network, we鈥檝e already achieved significant gains in efficiency and transparency. With real-time dashboards, we provide our business partners better visibility on their requirements while ensuring strong governance and compliance. By year-end, we are aiming to have 80% of our procurement processes managed through the Business Network. We plan to leverage advanced solutions such as spend analytics, risk management, and 51风流Business AI to enhance operational accuracy and effectiveness further. SAP鈥檚 in-region deployment provides us the scale and regulatory assurance required to support our business growth.鈥�

Over the past 12 months, more than USD 6.1 trillion in business transactions globally were facilitated on 51风流Business Network. If measured as a national economy, the network would rank as the third-largest GDP in the world, underscoring its role as a strategic infrastructure for global trade.

51风流will showcase the capabilities of 51风流Business Network at its event in Riyadh on 3 November 2025, where customers will also have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations across the company鈥檚 portfolio.

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As a leading player in the aviation industry working with suppliers across the region and globally, RAC needed an advanced procurement system to increase efficiencies and streamline its operations. 51风流was selected for the project due to its aviation industry experience, particularly in the realm of procurement technology. The comprehensive range of solutions to be implemented includes SAP鈥檚 Ariba suite of programs.

SAP鈥檚 Ariba portfolio offers an end-to-end spend management system with integrated supplier information, lifecycle, performance, and risk management functions. Among the solutions deployed by the airports company, the 51风流solutions will enhance procurement collaboration with suppliers through a fully digital integrated system, while the benefits of 51风流Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite include enabling employees to manage contracts, suppliers and compliance globally and in multiple currencies.

Ariba solutions will be seamlessly integrated with existing systems, enabling RAC to synchronize its procurement operations across various departments, enhancing overall efficiency.

RAC鈥檚 CEO, Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah, commented, 鈥淜ing Khalid International Airport is a gateway to the region, and partners and suppliers expect consistently high standards across the board and an enhanced airport experience. To achieve this, RAC manages a vast network of suppliers and resources, and we needed a secure, scalable cutting-edge procurement solution capable of streamlining, automating and enhancing procurement processes, workflows and insights. With Ariba, both our employees and suppliers will benefit from an upgraded experience and time-saving benefits, as we continue to enhance our travel gateway for millions of passengers from around the globe.鈥�

Fahd Nawwab, Vice President of 51风流Saudi Arabia, commented, 鈥淩iyadh Airports Company and King Khalid International Airport are viewed as beacons of efficiency and connectivity for millions of passengers and partners. 51风流Ariba solutions will help employees to collaborate with suppliers worldwide in multiple currencies and with real-time insights informing purchasing decisions and supplier selection. In line with the unique requirements of Riyadh Airports Company, Ariba solutions offer unparalleled customization and scalability to ensure a tailored experience that can evolve as the company’s needs grow.鈥�

Photo caption: (From left to right): Nasser Al Shehri, Chief Shared Services Officer, Riyadh Airports Company and Omar Bukhari, Head of Consumer Retail Services, 51风流Saudi Arabia

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DUBAI, 21 June 2021 鈥� More than 25,000 of Expo 2020 Dubai鈥檚 local and global suppliers will benefit from a real-time, unified digital procurement and payment platform, thanks to technology provided by SAP, its Innovative Enterprise Software Partner.

51风流Ariba solutions will fully digitise and automate the procure-to-pay lifecycle 鈥� providing a streamlined digital experience for Expo 2020鈥檚 suppliers, while enhancing transparency and efficiency across the event鈥檚 global supply chain. The global technology company鈥檚 cloud-based 51风流Ariba procurement solutions run on its UAE public cloud data centre and connect to Ariba Network enabling buyers and suppliers to connect and transact.

Through this collaborative and mobile-friendly platform, registered suppliers can participate in sourcing events, negotiate and sign contracts, as well as submit invoices and track payments in real-time. Expo 2020 has already transacted more than AED 1 billion on the platform, highlighting its commitment to driving long-term business growth in the region and beyond, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mohammed AlHashmi, Chief Technology Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: 鈥淓xpo 2020 is a long-term investment in the future that aims to enhance opportunities for sustainable business connectivity and growth in both domestic and international economies. Our partnership with 51风流is an example of what can be achieved with the invaluable support of our technology partners to host one of the most digitally advanced World Expos ever. The implementation of 51风流Ariba solutions has transformed our end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle and helped set new standards of procurement automation for projects of this scale.鈥�

Claudio Muruzabal, President of EMEA South, SAP, said: 鈥淓xpo 2020 Dubai is demonstrating global best practices in digitising its procurement process with 51风流Ariba solutions to help gain visibility into its spend, tighten collaboration with its suppliers, and achieve process automation, including completely paperless invoicing. Expo 2020聽has already brought more than AED 1 billion in spend under management with 51风流Ariba solutions.鈥�

Expo 2020 and 51风流have run a series of onboarding summits for Expo鈥檚 valued supply chain network. As Expo鈥檚 procurement needs shift from construction to interior fit-outs, facilities management and technology services, Expo 2020 and 51风流will continue to provide ongoing one-on-one support, including a dedicated helpdesk, to guide suppliers throughout the evolution to digital transactions and processes.

Expo 2020 Dubai, which will open its doors to the world from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, is the first World Expo and only the second mega-event to secure a from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.

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About Expo 2020 Dubai

From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai will welcome visitors from every corner of the globe to join the making of a new world, as it brings together the planet in one place to reimagine tomorrow.

• With the purpose of 鈥�Connecting Minds, Creating the Future鈥�, Expo 2020 will be the world鈥檚 most impactful global incubator for new ideas, catalysing an exchange of new perspectives and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world challenges
• Expo 2020 will provide a visually striking, intellectually enlightening and emotionally inspiring 182 days, as more than 200 participants 鈥� including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors 鈥� create the largest and most diverse World Expo ever
• Expo 2020鈥檚 sub-themes of Opportunity,听Mobility and Sustainability will inspire visitors to preserve and protect our planet, explore new frontiers and build a better future for everyone
• Expo is committed to building a more equitable and just world for everyone, while keeping visitors safe by following the latest guidance of the world鈥檚 leading medical, science and health experts
• Expo 2020 is the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, located on a 4.38 sqkm site adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South
• Built with a meaningful and measurable long-term legacy in mind, the Expo site will transform into District 2020 鈥� a model global community that will rethink the cities of the future 鈥� after Expo 2020 closes its doors

About SAP

SAP鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As the market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world鈥檚 transaction revenue touches an SAP庐 system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥� businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51风流helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥� without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enable more than 440,000 business and public customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51风流helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. For more information, visit

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About World Expos

In 1851 the Crystal Palace was the centrepiece of London鈥檚 Great Exhibition 鈥� the first World Expo. It celebrated the man-made industrial wonders of a rapidly changing world. Architecture, contents and a theme, 鈥業ndustry of All Nations鈥�, were combined to create a big idea of nations meeting nations in shared technological and commercial progress. In more recent years, participants in World Expos, including governments, international organisations and companies, have gathered to find solutions to universal challenges and to promote their achievements, products, ideas, innovations, their national brand, and their nations as destinations for tourism, trade and investment.

World Expos are held under the auspices of the the intergovernmental organisation responsible for overseeing and regulating international exhibitions (鈥楨xpos鈥�) and for fostering their core values of Education, Innovation and Cooperation. Today, four types of Expos are organised under the BIE鈥檚 auspices: World Expos, Specialised Expos, Horticultural Expos and the Triennale di Milano.

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