The company which began operations in 2001, today ranks among the leading IT services players, and enjoys a commanding position in key markets of the region.

Wipro entered the region in partnership with Dal Al-Riyadh in Alkhobar, a well-diversified group in Saudi Arabia.

Wipro strengthened this partnership by forming a joint venture with Dal Al-Riyadh, laying the foundation for future growth and success in the region.

The joint venture company, Wipro Arabia Limited (WAL), serves customers across the Kingdom with regional offices in Alkhobar, Riyadh and Jeddah.

With over 750 employees servicing the region and 60 plus customers, the company has emerged as a strategic IT partner to some of the biggest names in the Kingdom.

Wipro also has a development center in Alkhobar to support customers in Saudi Arabia.

Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, chairman, Wipro Arabia, said: "Wipro has a committed localization policy with almost 38 percent of employees being Saudi nationals. The company has contributed significantly in terms of building an IT base in the Kingdom."

Anand Sankaran, senior vice-president and business head, India, Middle East and Africa, Wipro said: "In the last four years, our revenue from the KSA has grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 86.5 percent, and we expect the momentum to continue."