SentinelOne Launches Riyadh HQ to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Ambitions

Editorial Team

Last updated 3-12-2025

3 min

SentinelOne expands its Saudi presence with a new Riyadh headquarters, supporting Vision 2030.

The office hosts customer support teams and experts for faster, tailored cybersecurity solutions.

Emphasizing talent development, they offer training, workshops, and threat-hunting labs in collaboration.

AI-native tools protect critical infrastructure, enhancing national cybersecurity goals effectively.

Local presence offers businesses assurance with on-the-ground, dedicated cybersecurity support.

SentinelOne has planted deeper roots in Saudi Arabia, opening a new regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of a broader push to support the Kingdom’s accelerating digital ambitions. The company picked the Al Malqa district for its base, and the doors officially opened on 1 December, welcoming team members and partners who’ll now anchor its work across the country. I’ve seen plenty of tech firms pass through the region over the years, but this move feels a bit more spot on than the usual ribbon-cutting.

The idea is simple: if Saudi organisations are going all‑in on digital transformation—especially under Vision 2030—then they’ll need the right cybersecurity muscle on the ground. The new office brings customer success teams, local solution specialists, and partner‑enablement experts into one place, which should mean faster, more tailored support. As anyone who’s tried to sort out cybersecurity issues from abroad knows, dealing with time-zone delays can be a bit of a faff.

One thing that stood out is the emphasis on nurturing Saudi talent. Meriam ElOuazzani, SentinelOne’s Regional Senior Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, described the Kingdom as one of the world’s most dynamic digital economies and highlighted the company’s investment in training, workshops and real-world learning. SentinelOne is even setting up specialised threat-hunting labs and collaborating with academic institutions to help build a skilled workforce. And believe it or not, this part resonates with me quite a lot. At Arageek, we’ve spent years talking to founders and students who just needed the right push—or the right mentor—to break into tech. Cybersecurity especially can feel intimidating until someone shows you the ropes.

The company says its AI-native tools will support national cybersecurity goals by protecting everything from critical infrastructure to cloud systems and digital identities. I reckon that kind of autonomy—systems that can detect and respond to threats on their own—is going to become the norm sooner than many expect, especially as attacks grow more sophisticated every year. On the flip side, keeping up with that pace isn’t cheap, so continued investment in skills and partnerships will be crucial.

SentinelOne’s expanded presence also gives businesses here a bit more confidence, knowing there’s a dedicated team nearby rather than help coming from thousands of kilometres away. For a region that’s pushing hard into an AI-powered future, this sort of commitment isn’t just welcome—it’s definately necessary.

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