- Business
- Elm Company (7203.SR) is a leading Saudi Arabian provider of secure digital solutions and information technology services to government entities, private sector companies, and individuals. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company operates through its subsidiaries in three primary segments: Digital Business, which offers ready-made technological solutions, portals, electronic applications, and integrated digital platforms including the Absher platform and Nusuk Platform; Business Process Outsourcing, encompassing call center management, human resources services, catering, passenger transport, and inspection services; and Professional Services, including system analysis, software maintenance, cybersecurity, financial technology solutions, data analysis, artificial intelligence consultancy, and research and development. Elm also provides customized IT solutions such as communications facilities management, web design, marketing services, tourist reservations, and pilgrim reception services; it serves clients primarily in Saudi Arabia with expanding operations domestically and internationally. Owned by the Public Investment Fund, Elm listed on the Saudi Exchange's Main Market in February 2022 following its initial public offering. Recent developments include the April 2025 acquisition of Thiqah Business Services for SAR 3.4 billion from the Public Investment Fund to enhance integration and profitability in IT services; partnerships signed at LEAP 2025 with Salam Telecom and Klues.AI for digital transformation initiatives, as well as a preliminary term sheet to raise ownership in Smart National Solutions to 40%; a March 2025 Shariah-compliant SAR 1.9 billion facility agreement with Saudi National Bank; a 2024 memorandum of understanding with France's Numeryx Technologies; and the launch of its five-year 'Elm 4.0' strategy in 2024 focused on growth through 2028.