Aramco and IBM have announced an intended collaboration to advance artificial intelligence, agentic AI, automation and material science across the industrial sector in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made at THINK Boston, IBM’s global flagship event, in the presence of IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and Aramco Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology Sami Al Ajmi.
The collaboration will combine IBM’s enterprise-grade technology platforms, consulting expertise and research innovation capabilities with Aramco’s industrial operations, data assets and energy-specific expertise built over 90 years. Together, the organizations will explore applications of AI, hybrid cloud and advanced technologies across industrial and energy systems, including mission-critical environments.
Aramco and IBM have maintained a relationship since 1947, spanning successive waves of technology from foundational systems to modern digital platforms. The planned collaboration is subject to the parties reaching definitive agreements.
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI services operating in more than 175 countries. Aramco is one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
KEY QUOTES:
“Technology and innovation are central to Aramco’s long-term strategy. This collaboration with IBM enables us to assess how industrial AI and other mutually-agreed domains can further enhance operational excellence and resilience, while reinforcing our leadership in Industrial AI.”
Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology, Aramco
“By collaborating with Aramco, we are exploring how emerging technologies are addressing some of the world’s most complex industrial challenges, while reinforcing our shared commitment to continuous investment in innovation.”
Saad Toma, General Manager, IBM Middle East and Africa
