STARLINK SHARPENS AI-FIRST CYBERSECURITY VISION TO POWER KSA'S NEXT DECADE OF GROWTH

COO AHMED DIAB OUTLINES HOW DEEPER LOCAL INVESTMENT, AGENTIC AUTOMATION, AND VERTICAL-READY SOLUTIONS ARE POSITIONING STARLINK AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE KINGDOM'S CYBER RESILIENCE JOURNEY.

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Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity landscape is entering a defining phase, driven by rapid AI adoption, expanding digital infrastructure, and evolving regulatory frameworks across critical industries.

Organisations are accelerating cloud transformation, building secure-by-design platforms, and preparing for AI-driven threats, which is creating unprecedented demand for integrated and adaptive security strategies.

Ahmed Diab, Chief Operating Officer at StarLink, spoke to Daniel Shepherd, Online Editor, about how the company is deepening its investment in the Kingdom, reshaping its operating model, and supporting enterprises with AI-enabled resilience, vertical-tailored solutions, and close alignment with national priorities.

How is StarLink adapting its regional strategy to support Saudi enterprises as AI adoption accelerates and new cyber risks emerge?

We continuously evolve our go-to-market approach to align with each country’s needs, and Saudi Arabia is our number one focus and the largest market in the region. This year, we introduced a five-year vision under the name StarLink 5.0 that is fully aligned with Saudi Arabia's national digital and cybersecurity directions. To support this, we have restructured our offerings into five core practices that reflect the Kingdom’s priorities:

1. Cyber Resilience

2. Cloud Transformation

3. Agentic Automation

4. Enterprise AI

5. Digital Infrastructure