Saudi Arabia Partners with Google to Accelerate the Kingdom’s Digital Transformation

Saudi Arabia Partners with Google to Accelerate the Kingdom’s Digital Transformation

Google said the initiatives will focus on Saudi Arabia and the MENA region and will boost economic recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic. The program, named "Grow stronger with Google,“ will include a comprehensive list of digital tools, grants and training opportunities to support local businesses and job seekers across the region. In the Kingdom, Google will target the retail, tourism and technology sectors, including Saudi Post, which will list 100,000 local entities on the company's digital platform and train employees in online marketing.

"We are proud to partner with Google in this initiative to bring value to Saudi nationals, residents and local businesses, especially SMEs through bringing them together using the Google 'My Business' platform,“ said President of the Saudi Post Anef Abanomi.

"Through this partnership we aim to list up to