Diriyah, January 1, 2025 – Diriyah Company, the visionary developer behind one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious urban projects, has successfully deployed SAP Private Cloud Solutions as a crucial part of its ongoing digital transformation journey. The innovative use of advanced cloud computing technologies marks a significant step in optimizing services for residents, visitors, employees, and partners across the 14-square-kilometer cultural and lifestyle destination of Diriyah.
As one of the Kingdom’s largest urban development endeavors, Diriyah represents a transformative vision, blending history, culture, and modernity into a world-class destination. The integration of SAP’s robust cloud solutions provides the company with a comprehensive, 360-degree view of all operational activities, enabling more efficient decision-making and streamlined business processes. The deployment of SAP technology will empower Diriyah Company with data-driven capabilities that improve agility and responsiveness in managing the vast complexities of the project. The ultimate goal is to elevate the experience for all stakeholders, from residents to tourists, ensuring high-quality services and enhanced operational efficiency.
The deployment includes the SAP ERP Private Cloud solution, a secure and scalable system that drives the efficient transition of core business processes to the cloud. SAP SuccessFactors has been implemented for human resource management, enabling more effective workforce management. Additionally, the SAP Ariba procurement solution has been incorporated to enhance procurement processes, while the SAP Business Technology innovation platform facilitates improved application development, data management, planning, analytics, integration, and automation across the company. Together, these solutions form a dynamic, adaptable technological infrastructure that will continue to evolve as Diriyah grows.
Jerry Inzerillo, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Diriyah Company, praised the collaboration with SAP, recognizing it as a key enabler of the company’s success in reaching this important milestone. “Our partnership with SAP has been instrumental in achieving this critical phase of our digital transformation. The implementation of SAP’s innovative solutions allows us to optimize our operations and enhance our service delivery, ultimately creating a more enriching experience for our stakeholders,” Inzerillo stated.
Michael Ibbitson, Chief Technology Officer of Diriyah Company, reflected on the journey that began with the inception of Diriyah, emphasizing how SAP’s cutting-edge solutions have helped address the complexities associated with such a large-scale development. “The deployment of these cloud computing solutions marks a major milestone in our collaboration with SAP. Fully hosted in Saudi Arabia, the flexible, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure will enable data-driven and agile decision-making, ensuring that Diriyah is equipped to handle the scale of one of the world’s largest urban development projects,” Ibbitson commented.
SAP, a trusted partner of Diriyah since the project’s early stages, has played a pivotal role in helping the company build a resilient, innovative technology foundation. Hans-Peter Fülle, Chief Business Officer of SAP EMEA, expressed pride in SAP’s support for Diriyah’s ambitious journey. “We are immensely proud to support Diriyah Company on its bold path toward becoming a global cultural and tourism landmark. By integrating multiple innovative SAP solutions, Diriyah has significantly elevated operational efficiency and built a future-proof foundation for its visionary development. These transformative achievements align seamlessly with Diriyah’s aspiration to stand among the world’s most iconic destinations,” said Fülle.
Diriyah Company continues to champion a digital-first approach, strengthening its technological infrastructure to meet the needs of its expanding and dynamic projects. The successful deployment of SAP solutions is a testament to the company’s commitment to using innovative tools and methodologies to address the challenges of creating one of the largest and most exciting urban developments in the world. As Diriyah progresses toward its goal of becoming an international cultural and tourism hub, the digital transformation will play a critical role in shaping its continued success, positioning the project as a premier destination both regionally and globally.