Riyadh, April 17, 2024, Zain KSA has introduced the inaugural 100% Saudi-produced fleet management system tailored for the business sector. This groundbreaking solution integrates cutting-edge tracking devices crafted, manufactured, and assembled domestically.
Leveraging Zain Cloud's advanced capabilities and hosting all data within the Kingdom, Zain KSA stands as the pioneering telecom operator to provide a fleet management solution under the "Made in Saudi" Program, as per an official Zain press release.
The Fleet Management System is an all-encompassing cloud-based platform designed to help businesses of varying scales optimize their logistical operations, refine travel routes, and curtail fuel consumption, thereby reducing carbon footprints, preserving the environment, and fostering sustainability. Through real-time GPS tracking, the system bolsters road safety and security in the transportation and logistics sectors, empowering decision-makers with vital insights via comprehensive reports grounded in precise data. This facilitates informed decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.
Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan, Zain KSA's Chief Business and Wholesale Officer, remarked on this milestone, stating, "We take pride in being the premier provider of telecommunications and digital services to offer an integrated solution conceived and developed within the Kingdom, in line with our sustainability strategy of endorsing local content."
He emphasized Zain KSA's steadfast commitment to Saudi Vision 2030's objectives, stating, "The Fleet Management System stands as a testament to this commitment. We actively contribute to the digital economy and technological localization efforts outlined in the Vision. By establishing a robust technological ecosystem grounded in digitization and automation, we aim to empower all sectors of the Kingdom, from production and service industries to logistics. As a company delivering a 100% Saudi-developed digital solution, we are proud to lead in innovation and contribute to our homeland's enduring prosperity."
The "Made in Saudi" initiative is a national program bolstering homegrown products and services, fostering consumer trust in local brands. By positioning national products and services as preferred choices and fostering consumer loyalty, the program seeks to boost non-oil GDP through enhanced revenue diversification and national product excellence in line with Saudi Vision 2030's economic goals.
Zain KSA's recent accolades include securing the HRSD Labor Award for Talent Localization in the ICT sector, recognizing its pioneering endeavors in fostering innovation and development through a vibrant national workforce.
Demonstrating its commitment to local talent and innovation, Zain KSA has inked a strategic partnership agreement with Pioneers Systems, a renowned Saudi company specializing in electronic circuit design, development, manufacturing, and assembly. This partnership aims to cultivate Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and localize specialized products and expertise in the sector, ultimately advancing sustainable innovation in the Kingdom's communication and digital services sector and increasing local content in line with Vision 2030.