Company announces new regional operations and infrastructure investment
Planview, the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD), today announced its strategic expansion into the Middle East, marking a significant commitment to support the region’s ambitious digital transformation agenda. The expansion includes the establishment of a UAE branch and a local leadership team, as well as investment in a dedicated UAE data center in partnership with AWS.
This strategic move aligns with key national initiatives such as UAE Vision 2031 and Saudi Vision 2030, positioning Planview to play a crucial role in the region’s digital future. With more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users worldwide, Planview already partners with more than 30 leading organizations in the Middle East, including Emirates Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Al Shaya Group, Arab National Bank, and Qatar National Bank.
“The Middle East is at the forefront of digital transformation, with enterprises embracing innovation and AI at an unprecedented pace,” said Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview. “Our investment in a local office, regional leadership, and in-region cloud infrastructure to support data sovereignty needs reflects Planview’s long-term commitment to this market. We’re focused on helping organizations bridge the critical gap between strategy and execution with the industry-leading solution to enable the digital future of connected work.”
Key components of the expansion include:
- Establishment of a dedicated UAE data center in partnership with AWS, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2025
- Planned expansion into Saudi Arabia with additional data center capabilities in 2026, aligned with Amazon’s recently announced $5.3 billion investment in the region
- Enhanced data sovereignty capabilities to meet regional regulatory requirements and customer needs
- Opened a local branch in the UAE, with an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre
- Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer & Head Middle East joins the expanded local leadership team. Ahmed Samir joins him as the Head of Solution Consulting.
“Organizations in the Middle East are rapidly transforming while investing in a broad range of project and product initiatives. In our assessment of the market, they need a solution that can help them enable cross-functional visibility and governance, AI-driven predictions and automations, and modern collaborative ways of working to achieve positive outcomes,” added Gaurav. “Through our expanded presence and deeper investment in the region, we’re committed to empowering organizations with the tools and insights they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.”
