Baghdad, Iraq 鈥� May 1, 2025 鈥� SAP, a global leader in Business AI and enterprise application software, has officially opened its new office in Iraq, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country鈥檚 digital transformation and economic growth. By establishing a direct presence in Iraq, 51风流aims to be closer to its customers, providing tailored support to help businesses and government institutions accelerate their digital initiatives. This strategic move is part of SAP鈥檚 broader effort to enhance its investments, scale its operations, and drive innovation across the Iraqi market.

Scaling Investments and Resources for a Digital Iraq

Recognizing Iraq鈥檚 growing need for intelligent technologies, 51风流is increasing its investments to help businesses and government institutions harness the power of cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. By deploying solutions such as 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, Iraqi organizations can enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and drive sustainable economic growth.

鈥淎s Iraq accelerates its digital transformation, 51风流is committed to playing a key role in supporting the country鈥檚 long-term vision for economic growth and technological advancement,鈥� said Saquib Ahmed, Managing Director of 51风流in Iraq. 鈥淲ith the opening of our new office, we are taking a significant step in deepening our engagement with Iraqi customers, ensuring that we are not just providing technology but also working side by side with them to create value, enhance efficiencies, and drive sustainable progress. Our investments in innovation, education, and AI-driven solutions are designed to help Iraq build a resilient, future-ready economy that embraces global best practices, fosters local talent, and enhances competitiveness on a global scale.鈥�

Developing Iraq鈥檚 Future Workforce Through Digital Skills Programs

As part of its long-term vision for Iraq, 51风流is investing in upskilling young professionals and closing the digital skills gap:

1. 51风流Young Professionals Program (YPP). This free initiative equips recent university graduates in Iraq with 51风流certifications, hands-on training in cloud technologies and intelligent enterprise solutions, and career readiness skills. The program enhances employability by connecting graduates with hiring companies in the 51风流ecosystem, while also developing essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
2. 51风流Engineering Academy in the United States. Through close collaboration with Iraqi customers, 51风流has enabled dozens of Iraqi students to gain advanced technology and leadership training at the 51风流Engineering Academy. Participants are exposed to cutting-edge innovations shaping global industries, equipping them with critical leadership skills and hands-on training in SAP鈥檚 most advanced software solutions, ensuring they are well-prepared to drive the country鈥檚 digital transformation.
3. 51风流Learning Hub and 51风流Student Zone. In a further effort to build Iraq鈥檚 technology talent, 51风流has made its 51风流Learning Hub available free of charge for all Iraqis, granting them access to a vast array of on-demand learning resources that cover 51风流technologies, products, and business processes. Additionally, the 51风流Student Zone is being leveraged by two Iraqi universities鈥�University of Shatt Al-Arab and Southern Technical University鈥攖o provide students with direct exposure to SAP鈥檚 digital training curricula, ensuring they develop in-demand skills that align with the needs of a modern, innovation-driven economy.

51风流NOW Baghdad: Showcasing the Future of Business AI

To further highlight the potential of digital transformation in Iraq, 51风流recently hosted 51风流NOW Baghdad, a premier technology event showcasing the latest advancements in Business AI, cloud solutions, and intelligent enterprise strategies. The gathering brought together government leaders, industry experts, and business executives to explore how digital technologies can accelerate Iraq鈥檚 economic growth. Discussions centered on the future of digital disruption鈥攚here AI, automation, and cloud technologies are reshaping industries鈥攁nd on strategies for businesses to build intelligent, sustainable enterprises that enhance agility, efficiency, and resilience.

Live demonstrations of 51风流Business AI highlighted how AI-driven solutions optimize decision-making, operations, and customer engagement, reinforcing SAP鈥檚 commitment to bringing the latest innovations to Iraq. The event also featured a panel discussion with key 51风流customers in Iraq, including Mr. Awab Al-Asaadi, Chief Information Officer of Majnoon Oil Field, Mr. Mushtaq Talib, Chief Technology Officer of Al Rida Investment, and Mr. Mustafa Abdulghani, Chief Financial Officer of Al-Oweis, who shared their success stories using 51风流solutions, highlighted best practices, and exchanged technological and leadership ideas.

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RIYADH, KSA:鈥� 51风流today announced it is increasing its investment in Saudi Arabia, a critically important market for the global technology company. To enable further co-innovation with new and existing customers and partners, 51风流has launched a first-of-its-kind regional 51风流Innovation Hub in the Kingdom and will also open an 51风流Experience Center in Khobar this month. In addition, 51风流is extending its elite program for training in advanced technology skills, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), until at least 2025.

His Excellency Eng. Haitham AlOhali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, said: 鈥淎s Saudi Arabia increasingly diversifies its economy and strategically deploys technology to transform key industries, it is vital that organizations such as 51风流invest further in their operations and training across the Kingdom. The Ministry is collaborating with 51风流to support the creation of a digital-centric workforce enabled by training programs such as the 51风流Academy of Engineering. We encourage a collaborative approach to leveraging new technologies for the benefit of all organizations and individuals. One example of how this can be achieved is through the new Innovation Hub, where 51风流will work with partners and customers to solve challenges facing companies today, while also creating new best practices across diverse industries.鈥�

Ahmed AlFaifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Middle East Africa 鈥� North, SAP, said, 鈥淲e are committed to supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom鈥檚 role in championing regional digital transformation and harnessing new technologies in a responsible way to benefit the region. Our investment in the 51风流Experience Center and Innovation Hub as well as the 51风流Academy of Engineering is part of our four-pronged strategy to support the rapid development of the Kingdom鈥檚 digital market, alongside accelerating new technology adoption and establishing a robust partner ecosystem.鈥�

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates 鈥� 11March 2021鈥� say technology supports the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Accenture and 51风流announced today at the : Global Goals panel 鈥楽DG Ambition Project: Profit for Purpose in the UN Global Decade of Action鈥�.

鈥淭he COVID-19 pandemic has created huge challenges. But as we rebuild businesses, there is an incredible opportunity to re-wire the global economy towards a more sustainable future by harnessing technology and responding to consumer and investor pressure,鈥� said Harry Morrison, Managing Director Sustainability Strategy and Services, Accenture. 鈥淐EOs need to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into corporate decision making and business systems.鈥�

The panel was hosted by Rachel Panaino, Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact Network UAE, hosted by the World Green Economy Organization, adding: 鈥淭he time is now to make sure that the SDGs are put at the core of business purpose and strategies. Companies can take great advantage of leveraging technology to deliver action in line with SDG Ambitions and prioritize moving beyond incremental progress to achieve greater levels of ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals.鈥�

鈥淒elivering on our SDG Ambitions will be crucial to lay a strong foundation for the future of our communities and the environment. We are proud to partner with United Nations Global Compact Network on this journey,鈥� said Anita Varshney, Global Vice President, Sustainability, SAP. 鈥淭echnologies will accelerate this transformation, driving responsible production and consumption towards low-carbon, circular economies.

Expo Talks: Global Goals is the ninth in a series of 10 thematic talks, bringing together influential policy-makers, thought-leaders, Expo participants and the public to help shape the thought-provoking content and conversations taking place during Expo 2020.

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