Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. Ltd. (ticker: 7202.SR), operating under the brand name "solutions by stc," is a Saudi Arabian closed joint stock company specializing in information and communications technology (ICT) services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company delivers a broad portfolio of products and services that include system integration; connectivity services encompassing network infrastructure, internet, and satellite communication; business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions; managed IT services; cloud computing including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; Internet of Things (IoT) digital solutions; cybersecurity integration; and senior management advisory and engineering consultation services. It serves diverse sectors such as healthcare, real estate, education, government, oil and gas, telecommunications, and banking across Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region.
The company operates through three key business segments: Core ICT Services (covering system integration, network, infrastructure, and application solutions); IT Managed and Operational Services (including managed IT infrastructure and business outsourcing); and Digital Services (focusing on cloud solutions, IoT, digital transformation, and end-to-end cybersecurity). It maintains strategic relationships and operational support with its parent company, Saudi Telecom Company (stc), which holds a 79% ownership stake.
Recent major developments include the acquisition of a 40% stake in Devoteam Middle East in February 2024, strengthening its capabilities in digital services and digital transformation consulting. In 2025, the company signed multiple substantial contracts such as a SAR 313.39 million three-year agreement with stc to expand and develop the internet and communications networks, a SAR 157.6 million private cloud infrastructure contract with stc, and a five-year framework agreement with Saudi Aramco for advanced digital services. Additionally, it acquired a 70% indirect ownership in Logical Application for Business Solutions Company (LABS) to bolster system integration and enterprise mobility offerings. The company has extended contracts in smart city digital management projects, such as parking solutions in Riyadh, positioning itself as a leader in government digital transformation initiatives.
Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. Ltd. is a key player in the Saudi Arabian telecom and digital services market, driven by Vision 2030 digital transformation initiatives and supported by its strategic alignment with stc and partnerships with major clients including Saudi Aramco. The company maintains a robust financial position and continues to expand its footprint in emerging technology sectors across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council region.