Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Master Works, a Saudi company specializing in digital solutions, data, and artificial intelligence, has announced its acquisition of 1sTech, a company specialized in geospatial solutions and drones. This strategic move strengthens Master Works’ technical capabilities, expands its portfolio of digital solutions, and reinforces its position in supporting digital transformation initiatives across the KSA.
Founded in 2012, Master Works has several offices across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and India. The company has also established strategic partnerships with leading global companies, including Google, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAS, and Corporater. 1sTech brings extensive expertise in geospatial solutions, geographic information systems (GIS), GeoAI, spatial platforms, and drone-based aerial surveying.
The acquisition is part of Master Works’ strategy to expand its investments in advanced technologies and strengthen its presence in the fields of data and digital transformation. By bringing together the expertise and capabilities of both companies, the acquisition will enable the development of more integrated and innovative solutions, enhance the delivery of strategic projects, and empower government entities and businesses to leverage advanced technologies to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The addition of 1sTech to the Master Works Group represents a significant enhancement to the Group, building on the company’s specialized expertise and further strengthening the Group’s ability to deliver integrated digital solutions that meet the needs of various vital and defense sectors.
Through this integration, Master Works expands its portfolio of solutions and services while delivering greater value to its customers by combining spatial data, artificial intelligence, and data analytics with specialized expertise in delivering strategic projects, as well as consulting, implementation, operations, and technical support services. Together, these capabilities enable the delivery of more efficient and flexible solutions that support digital transformation objectives.
On this occasion, Meshari AlRashed, CEO of Master Works, said:
"Our acquisition of 1stech marks a strategic milestone in Master Works’ growth journey and reflects our continued commitment to investing in advanced technologies while strengthening our capabilities to deliver innovative digital solutions. This integration enhances our ability to create greater value for our customers, expand our expertise, support the delivery of strategic projects, and enable government entities and businesses to accelerate digital transformation in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030."
Dr. Sultan Albadrani, CEO of 1stech, added:
"Joining the Master Works Group marks an important milestone in 1stech’s journey and opens new opportunities for integration and innovation by leveraging the Group’s expertise and capabilities. We look forward to continuing to deliver the same level of quality and commitment to our customers while expanding our portfolio of solutions and strengthening our contribution to digital transformation initiatives."
Master Works confirmed that 1stech will continue serving its customers with the same level of quality and commitment while benefiting from the Group’s institutional capabilities and technical expertise. This integration will further foster innovation, accelerate the development of digital solutions, and create broader opportunities for strategic collaboration and partnerships.
This acquisition reflects Master Works’ ongoing commitment to investing in advanced technologies, developing integrated digital solutions, and strengthening its capabilities in data, artificial intelligence, and geospatial solutions. It also reinforces the company’s role in enabling government entities and businesses to meet future demands and contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030.
