Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the kingdom’s telecom services operator, has begun constructing the largest network operations centre in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the King Abdulaziz Telecom Complex in Al Mursalat district in the capital Riyadh.

The centre is expected to be completed in 2019 and will include smart control and operation methods for all the data centres established by the company in different regions.

The new unit will reportedly enhance the company’s strategy for digital transformation, enabling digital services and enriching experiences of individual and corporate customers in alignment with the Kingdom’s vision 2030, said a statement from STC.

On the initiative, Group CEO Dr Khaled Biyari said: “The new national network control centre is an important investment in the future of technology in our country. STC has prepared itself in the best way to serve the company’s customers both corporate and individuals.”