Abdullah Noufal is a senior ICT executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across cloud, cybersecurity, digital services, and technology businesses. As Digital Services General Manager at stc, he plays a key role in shaping the Kingdom's sovereign digital capabilities and the strategic direction of sovereign services across data, technical, legal, and operational domains. His experience spans building new technology businesses, developing strategic partnerships, and aligning technology capabilities with evolving national and regulatory requirements. He also engages with regulatory stakeholders on digital sovereignty considerations, bringing a regional perspective to the development of sovereign digital ecosystems.