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Rackspace Technology establishes regional headquarters in Riyadh

Source Decision Insights Record Published June 8, 2026 Companies 1
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Rackspace Technology established a regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and positioned the office to support local operations and customer engagement. The company said the move reflected a long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.

In Riyadh, Rackspace Technology said the headquarters would function as a hub for its operations and customer engagement. The company also tied the initiative to organizations accelerating digital transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda.

The press release said the Riyadh office would focus on accelerating enterprise cloud adoption across the GCC, expanding sovereign and regulated cloud capabilities, and supporting AI-driven transformation initiatives aligned with national development agendas. It identified Shakeel Mohammed as the leader of the Riyadh office.

“Saudi Arabia has always been at the heart of our regional strategy, and establishing our headquarters here is a natural and proud milestone, one that deepens our commitment to the Kingdom's digital future and the bold ambitions of Vision 2030,” said Shakeel Mohammed, Vice President, Middle East, Rackspace Technology. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most important technology and innovation markets globally,” said Marco Tesini, Senior Vice President International, Rackspace Technology. “Establishing our Regional Headquarters in Riyadh reflects our commitment to helping customers modernize securely and at scale. By strengthening our local presence, we are better positioned to deliver the cloud, AI, and data solutions organizations need to drive innovation, resilience, and economic growth across the region.”

The company said forward-looking statements included expectations regarding the establishment and anticipated capabilities of the Riyadh headquarters and its contributions to customers’ digital transformation initiatives.

Press release, provided by Globe Newswire on behalf of Rackspace. Read the original.

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