Cloudera and Aramco to collaborate on AI-powered solutions

Cloudera and Aramco have agreed to collaborate to build AI-powered solutions to support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia, combining Aramco’s industry expertise with Cloudera’s innovative data solutions

A particular focus will be developing and upskilling Saudi local talent in data engineering, data science, and analytics.

Cloudera and Aramco will jointly develop and implement data-driven solutions that leverage Cloudera's platform to further enhance Aramco's operational efficiency and competitiveness, unlocking new insights and driving business value through advanced data management, security, and analytics capabilities.

Cloudera and Aramco also plan to advance AI and data research, exploring emerging trends and technologies in big data, AI, and data science.

Cloudera's hybrid data-cloud solutions offer a robust foundation for securely managing data across environments while maintaining unified governance and real-time analytics capabilities. This aligns with Aramco's forward-looking vision in the data and AI field.

Ahmad Issa, regional vice president of the Middle East for Cloudera, said, “In seeking to collaborate with Aramco, our goal is to empower local professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a data-driven economy. By investing in human capital, we’re supporting individual careers while contributing to the broader ecosystem of innovation and growth in Saudi Arabia.”

“We’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s digital economy, working with world-class organizations like Aramco to make smarter, data-driven decisions to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.”