Haytham AlQadheeb Leading the Charge at London’s 4th International Finance Forum
Haytham AlQadheeb, Chief Technology Officer of Qiwa at Takamol Holding, stole the spotlight at the prestigious London’s 4th International Finance Forum (IFF25). He captivated global finance and technology leaders with a compelling narrative on Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. AlQadheeb’s presentation delved into the Kingdom’s strategic strides in labor market digitization and highlighted the pivotal role of digital infrastructure in driving economic growth and capital efficiency across Africa and the MENA region.
Digital Transformation as a Strategic Enabler
Participating in a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Digital Oases: Financing the Next Generation of Africa and MENA’s Internet Infrastructure,” AlQadheeb underscored the significance of digital transformation as a strategic enabler for national development. He emphasized how Qiwa, Saudi Arabia’s national platform for labor-related services, stands at the forefront of this transformation, unlocking substantial capital through its array of subscription-based services spanning various sectors. This strategic move facilitates capital reallocation towards critical cloud infrastructure and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms.
Commitment to Digital Innovation
The International Finance Forum, hosted by The Tech Capital, brought together over 400 leaders from data centers, fiber, edge computing, AI, finance, and investment from more than 35 nations. AlQadheeb’s active participation underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation for a resilient and future-proof economy. This positions the Kingdom as a leading digital hub in the region and beyond.
Skills Development and Future Readiness
AlQadheeb emphasized the critical importance of skills development in the digital era, stating that “skills are the currency of future innovation.” He highlighted Qiwa’s role in mapping and closing skill gaps on a national scale, positioning the Saudi workforce for the jobs of tomorrow. Qiwa is actively working on introducing structured incentives and policy requirements for companies to invest in employee development, ensuring future readiness.
Revolutionizing Labor Analytics
AlQadheeb elaborated on how Qiwa is revolutionizing labor analytics, turning vast amounts of workforce data into actionable insights. These insights empower policymakers and businesses to make informed decisions regarding labor trends, skills demand, and sectoral shifts. By aligning these analytics with educational and training institutions, Qiwa ensures that talent supply meets industry needs, supporting investments in technology and infrastructure.
Cloud Enablement Strategy
In his closing remarks, the Qiwa CTO addressed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious cloud enablement strategy, emphasizing the need for creating an attractive environment for global hyperscalers and fostering local cloud champions. AlQadheeb stressed the importance of securing national sovereignty within the cloud strategy to support the Kingdom’s labor market backbone.
