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Saudi fintech barq and Alipay+ have announced a new agreement that will make barq part of Alipay+’s international network. The move is part of the ongoing expansion of Alipay+’s unified electronic payment portal service that includes more than 35 digital wallets and banking applications worldwide.

Following the necessary regulatory approvals, the MoU was signed between the two companies on the sidelines of LEAP 25, the world’s most attended tech event, hosted by the Kingdom for the fourth consecutive year at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, from Feb. 9 to 12.

The memorandum paves the way for barq to partner with Alipay+ to facilitate travel and shopping experiences for its customers, which in turn will contribute to enhancing tourism in the Kingdom.

Alipay+ is a global mobile payment service from Ant International, the parent company of Alipay+, designed to expand its presence outside China, allowing for cross-border payments. Alipay+ integrates various payment methods from different countries and regions, enabling users to purchase products and services using their local payment systems, while merchants benefit from a comprehensive global payment platform.

Faisal Al-Khamisi, chairman of barq, said: “I am pleased today to express our pride and joy in signing the MoU with our partners at Alipay+, the leading international network. We are proud to be part of the expansion of Alipay+ worldwide, hoping that this important step will soon provide barq’s customers with more solutions and benefits that will make their experience faster, easier, more flexible, and secure, which aligns with our goal of achieving their satisfaction and meeting their aspirations.”

Leiming Chen, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer of Ant International, said: “LEAP is a global platform for KSA’s biggest innovators and fintech leaders. There is no better setting to join hands with barq to foster innovation and inclusion in the Kingdom through cross-border payments and mobile services for inbound and outbound travelers.”

The agreement is a part of barq’s efforts to expand its partnerships that support the development of its services and enhance the effectiveness, flexibility, and security of financial transactions. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to develop the financial sector, especially amidst the rapid growth being witnessed in the fintech and digital payments sector in the Kingdom.

In a groundbreaking moment at LEAP 2025, SUDO Consultants announced a strategic partnership with Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most iconic and globally recognized brands. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for SUDO, reinforcing its position as a leader in cloud transformation, delivering scalable, well-architected solutions that enhance business resilience, optimize SAP environments, ensure disaster recovery readiness, and enable full cloud migration to AWS.

The agreement was formalized at the Coca-Cola office during LEAP 2025. This partnership highlights SUDO’s expertise in AWS-powered digital transformation, with a strong focus on full cloud migration, optimization, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring Coca-Cola’s infrastructure is secure, cost-efficient, and highly scalable.

Hameedullah Khan, CEO of SUDO Consultants, and Syed Kareemuddin, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity manager at Coca-Cola, signed the agreement.

This collaboration was facilitated by Aakash Sapra from SUDO Consultants, reflecting SUDO’s ability to partner with global enterprises, offering cutting-edge AWS solutions that drive efficiency, security, and operational excellence.

By aligning with Coca-Cola’s cloud-first vision, SUDO is empowering enterprises with cloud-driven strategies that eliminate on-premise infrastructure limitations and unlock the full potential of AWS cloud adoption.

As an AWS Advanced Partner, SUDO is the preferred choice for leading enterprises because of its deep expertise in AWS migrations, SAP modernization, security, and cost optimization. Companies like Coca-Cola trust SUDO for their:

• Cloud migration to AWS: Seamlessly transitioning from on-premises or hybrid infrastructure to a fully AWS-native environment.
• Industry-specific AWS solutions: Delivering tailored cloud strategies to support SAP workloads, disaster recovery, and automation.
• Security-first approach: Implementing robust security frameworks that comply with SAMA, NCA, and PCI DSS standards.
• FinOps and cost optimization expertise: Helping businesses reduce cloud waste, optimize AWS spending, and maximize ROI.
• Proven track record with global and regional enterprises: Successfully migrating and securing cloud workloads, ensuring high availability and performance.
• End-to-end digital transformation: From consultation to deployment, automation, and continuous cloud management.

As SUDO Consultants celebrates this landmark collaboration, the company remains committed to helping enterprises transition seamlessly to AWS, modernize their IT landscapes, and ensure long-term cloud success. This partnership is not just an agreement— it’s a step toward enabling Coca-Cola’s future-ready cloud transformation with scalability, security, and cost efficiency at its core.