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Strategic Partnership Between Cloudera and stc Group to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Kuwait and Bahrain

Monday 12 October 2026 11:07
Strategic Partnership Between Cloudera and stc Group to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Kuwait and Bahrain

Regional Collaboration to Empower Innovation and IT

Cloudera, the leading hybrid data, analytics, and AI platform, announced a strategic partnership with stc Group, the region's leading digital enabler. The partnership aims to support digital transformation efforts across the Middle East, with stc Group coordinating regional execution through its subsidiaries: stc Kuwait and stc Bahrain.

Advanced Solutions for Smart Cities and Cybersecurity

The partnership combines Cloudera’s technical expertise with stc Group’s advanced infrastructure to modernize connected networks and enhance cybersecurity. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with tailored enterprise IT solutions, both parties aim to advance smart city initiatives and drive sustainable technological growth in the region.

Joint Steering Committee to Oversee Strategic Goals

To ensure the partnership's objectives are met, both entities agreed to establish a joint steering committee responsible for supervising performance, tracking progress, and managing strategic matters.

Leadership Vision for Empowering Enterprises and Unlocking Data Potential

Ahmed Shakora, Group Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Cloudera, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating:

"We are pleased to collaborate with stc Group, combining our enterprise hybrid data processing capabilities with stc’s extensive infrastructure to accelerate digital transformation. We aim to provide the public and private sectors with secure, scalable cloud solutions that enable local organizations to fully harness the power of their data."