Leading tech company Wipro has relocated its Middle East regional headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as announced in an exchange filing on June 9, 2025.

The new HQ in Riyadh is part of the tech giant’s growing market presence in the region and includes offices in Riyadh, Al Khobar, Jeddah, and Jubail.

During the inauguration ceremony at the new HQ, which was attended by the Wipro executive team, employees, and customers, Mohammed AlRobayan, Deputy Minister for Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), said, “The inauguration of Wipro's new regional headquarters in Riyadh marks a significant milestone that contributes to accelerating the growth of the Kingdom's digital economy.

This also underscores the attractiveness of Saudi Arabia's digital business environment. We value the company's investment in developing national competencies, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global technology hub.”

Vinay Firake, CEO – Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Wipro also commented, “The establishment of our new regional headquarters in Riyadh reaffirms our commitment to supporting the dynamic business landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move, combined with our ongoing involvement in supporting the goals of the Kingdom, aligns with our vision of driving sustained growth and a future-ready workforce in the region.

This commitment is strengthened by the recent appointment of Mohamed Mousa as our new Managing Director for Wipro Middle East out of our Riyadh headquarters, which will further advance our decades-long presence in the Middle East.” 

Mousa also shared, “I’m excited to share that I have joined Wipro as the Managing Director and Regional Head for the Middle East region. In this role, I’ll be leading Wipro’s growth strategy across the region, strengthening partnerships with our customers and partners, and advancing Wipro’s mission to empower every individual and organisation in the Middle East to achieve more.”

Mousa brings around three decades of leadership experience across IT, Security, and Education sectors. Before this appointment, he worked with Kyndryl as the Vice President and Senior Partner, Strategic Sales and Solutions. In previous roles, he served Crayon, IBM, The Petroleum Institute and others. 

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On the academic front, he completed Mechanical Engineering from The American University in Cairo, Computer Engineering from Ajman University, and MBA from University of Warwick. 

The company has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. “This partnership aims to upskill local talent by providing academic training in advanced technologies, hands-on experience, and access to Wipro's resources. The CoE will focus on equipping young Saudi nationals with future-ready skills, creating a talent pool that can add value to organisations and the kingdom,” the company stated in the exchange filing.