{"id":85053,"date":"2026-02-08T17:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=85053"},"modified":"2026-02-08T17:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T15:02:11","slug":"crowdstrike-enters-into-mou-with-aramco-to-advance-saudi-arabias-cybersecurity-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/02\/08\/crowdstrike-enters-into-mou-with-aramco-to-advance-saudi-arabias-cybersecurity-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"CrowdStrike Enters into MoU with Aramco to Advance Saudi Arabia\u2019s Cybersecurity Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Collaboration marks a first step towards investing in and building world-class, AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities in the Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AUSTIN,Gulf Tech News <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdstrike.com\/en-us\/\">CrowdStrike<\/a> (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Saudi Arabia with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/\">Aramco<\/a>. The proposed collaboration aims to pave the way for CrowdStrike\u2019s long-term investments in cybersecurity to help advance a unified, Kingdom-wide security model that protects critical infrastructure and accelerates the country\u2019s AI transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration demonstrates Saudi Arabia\u2019s leadership in accelerating secure AI adoption, building market-specific standards of excellence, and joining the mission of stopping breaches. This announcement also establishes the first step toward a shared commitment by both companies to long-term collaboration, innovation, and skills development aligned with Saudi Arabia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pif.gov.sa\/en\/private-sector-hub\/leadership-vision\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20449223935&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABozKaTUF1yEwU-kOuFTnPDF9OYY3&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA4eHLBhCzARIsAJ2NZoLq1qdCdhWNVnDNlLjjFUHX-2f8CkHtzRsJTBA06dxSrNVixlaIpikaAsLyEALw_wcB\">Vision 2030<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to collaborate with Aramco as Saudi Arabia accelerates its secure AI adoption,\u201d said George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to bring the power of the Crowd to the Kingdom, helping to secure the commerce, creativity, and purpose of one of the world\u2019s fastest growing economies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough this relationship, we aim to demonstrate our first-step commitment to supporting the Kingdom&#8217;s growth by adopting world-class technologies. These technologies help to advance Saudi Arabia\u2019s ambition to lead in secure, AI-driven economic growth and empower organizations to succeed in the digital age,\u201d said Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter, Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology &amp; Innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These discussions aim to enhance the cybersecurity posture of Aramco and the Kingdom, driving innovation, growth, and protection in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe impact of this collaboration is expected to be felt beyond Aramco\u2019s borders, as we set a new standard for cybersecurity excellence and inspire the emergence of a new generation of cybersecurity leaders,\u201d said Abdul Aziz S. Al Shafi, Aramco Vice President of Cybersecurity &amp; Chief Information Security Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CrowdStrike plans to explore opportunities with Aramco to help build and operate cybersecurity at national scale in Saudi Arabia. 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