stc Group’s profit margins lifted by enhanced operational efficiency

 

Commenting on the results, Eng. Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, stc group’s CEO, commended the efforts made by the group through its various sectors and subsidiaries in strengthening the Group’s position in a competitive market, which were achieved due to the Group's commitment to achieving its "Dare 2.0" strategy, resulting in a strong financial performance during the 6-month period of 2024. The comprehensive cost efficiency program adopted by the Group also played a prominent role in improving profit margins through enhanced operational efficiency and cost control, which strengthened the company's financial position and its ability to seize available opportunities and continue investing in the digital infrastructure, which will cement stc group's position as the leading digital enabler in the Kingdom.

 

The Group CEO also praised the efforts made by the Kingdom to provide the best services and facilities for pilgrims and improve their experience during the Hajj season. The group's commitment to utilizing its technical expertise has ensured the comfort and safety of the pilgrims. This included providing high-speed internet access for 1.8 million stc network users in the holy sites, as well as a 65% increase in voice call volume compared to the previous Hajj season.

 

In alignment with its "Dare 2.0" strategy and Vision 2030 goals to establish Saudi Arabia as a global e-sports hub, stc has partnered with the Esports World Cup Foundation as the lead partner and founder of the World Esports Cup. Through this partnership, stc will provide its premier communications and IT services to support the event's infrastructure, including advanced networking technologies to facilitate the tournament competitions and deliver the best digital experience for participating players.

 

The group CEO added that stc continues its efforts to support the digitization of operational processes and enhance the application of modern technologies for several strategic projects of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, including, but not limited to, the partnership with the General Authority of Ports, the Saudi Global Ports Company, and the Red Sea Gateway Terminal. The Group, through its Carriers and Wholesale unit, provides various digital services and solutions for th