- Less than 3 years after its arrival to the
region, Globant confirms its bet for Middle East, with its first regional HQ and an
ambitious expansion plan
- The global digital transformation company, already
partnering with the most significant Giga-projects in the
region, expects this hub in the heart of a growing Saudi Arabia to serve as a platform to export
talent and best practices worldwide
- Globant will train local IT talent in the latest AI skills
so that they can orchestrate agentic workflows for key
industries
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia ,
May 27,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE:
GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses
through innovative technology solutions, inaugurated its Middle
East Regional HQ in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. Landed in the region less than three years ago,
this marks a significant milestone in Globant's geographical
expansion and its ambition to be at the heart of digital
reinvention in the Middle East
through cutting-edge AI solutions and digital customer experiences
powered by the cultural insight and expertise of local
talent.
Martín Migoya, Co-founder and CEO of Globant said:
¨Reinvention is Globant's core identity. Through the opening of
our new Middle East headquarters
in Riyadh, we have the honor of
applying our talent to be a part of Saudi
Arabia's reinvention story as well. Since our first
executive visit less than three years ago, we've seen first-hand
the promise of the Kingdom's vibrant and young talent and how it
can be the engine for growth in its new and innovative
economy."
The digital transformation market in the Middle East is experiencing substantial
development. Globant's revenue in the Middle East & APAC grew by 84.4%
year-over-year in Q1-25. According to Gartner, IT spending in
the MENA region is to set to grow 7.4% to reach $230.7 billion in 2025[1].
In Saudi Arabia in
particular, IDC projects that IT services spending is
set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% between
2022 and 2027, reaching $6.4
billion[2].
In this growing landscape for digital initiatives, now with a
dedicated hub, Globant aims to accelerate AI-driven innovation for
leading public and private organizations in key verticals such as
Media and Entertainment, Travel and Leisure, Financial Services,
and Gaming, among others. In order to seamlessly
offer AI-first solutions as, for example, models where
experts supervise agentic workflows, Globant will train talented
local IT professionals with best-in-class AI courses to support
their development as AI Architects and AI Engineers.
Federico Pienovi, CEO & CBO
of New Markets at Globant said: "This new hub will allow us to
better serve leading organizations in the region, leveraging our
expertise in AI, data, and cloud technologies across diverse
sectors. As our Centre of Excellence evolves we will be able to
export best practices and even talent globally invigorating
Saudi Arabia as a global
technology hub."
Mamdouh Aldoubayan, Managing Director for MENA at Globant,
added: "Today, we have taken a step forward in our journey to
drive change and foster a future where technology and human
progress go hand in hand. Riyadh's
vibrant tech ecosystem presents an unparalleled opportunity for us
to showcase our leadership in driving digital transformation and
contributing to the Kingdom's Vision 2030, fostering local talent,
and building enduring partnerships."
An immersive Playground built into the new HQ
Located in Building 1.15 KAFD, Globant's new headquarters also
includes Globant's third global "Playground" — an immersive,
open space designed to bring Middle East
tech leaders closer to the future of innovation. Following
its successful rollouts in São Paulo and Los Angeles, this new Playground offers
hands-on experiences that blend innovation with the excitement of
sports, AI, and customer engagement. Among other experiences,
visitors can step into "The Perfect Pit Stop," a sci-fi VR
challenge where teams collaborate as a Formula 1 pit crew; or test
their skills with dynamic basketball simulators and
digital twin experiences.
About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people
love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through
technology and creativity, leveraging our expertise in AI. We dare
to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their
customers.
- We have more than 31,100 employees and are present in 36
countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google,
Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a
Worldwide Leader in Media Consultation, Integration, and Business
Operations Cloud Service Providers (2024) by IDC MarketScape
report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT
brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT,
and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF)
and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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[1]https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-11-20-gartner-forecasts-mena-it-spending-to-grow-7-percent-in-2025
[2] https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prMETA51421423
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