In a grand event held in Riyadh, the first edition of the CIO50 KSA Awards honored Saudi Arabia’s top technology leaders who have transformed the digital landscape amid unprecedented challenges. These forward-thinking executives have been instrumental in shaping the Kingdom’s future through groundbreaking innovations and resilience, earning their place among the region’s elite.
Collectively, the award-winning CIO50 Middle East leaders oversee more than 40,000 IT professionals across Saudi Arabia, with each organization represented by an average of 500 staff members. These leaders hold key positions across a spectrum of roles, including Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Data Officer (CDO). Beyond these technical titles, the honorees also play critical roles in business transformation and executive leadership. Their collective efforts underscore the critical importance of technology in both public and private sectors.
The awardees represent over 15 industries, from financial services and banking to telecommunications, healthcare, aviation, real estate, insurance, and government. This diversity reflects the broad range of sectors that are being reshaped by digital innovation, all while building first-to-market solutions capable of overcoming pandemic-driven disruptions and accelerating business growth.
