We are pleased to present our seventh Sustainability Report, highlighting our progress in 2025, key milestones achieved and performance against our sustainability goals and focus areas. The report demonstrates how sustainability continues to be embedded across our culture, operations and strategic decision-making as we move forward, together, toward a more sustainable future.
Our business in 2025
Our subsidiaries
This report encompasses stc group subsidiaries that fall under its direct oversight and strategic management. Their inclusion reflects stc’s commitment to transparency and accountability in reporting on entities within its control.
For stc headquarters, all data presented includes stc KSA and its headquarters-based subsidiaries: channels by stc, sirar by stc, and center3. This ensures a comprehensive view of stc group’s environmental footprint and performance across these core operations.
To create value in the short, medium and long term, stc depends on various factors.
Skills and expertise
stc group’s talented workforce of 18,921 employees represents a vital source of intellectual and human capital. Their diverse skills and expertise drive innovation, operational excellence and the development of new digital solutions, enabling stc to adapt to evolving market needs and sustain competitive advantage.
Brand trust
stc’s strong brand reputation is a vital component of its social and relationship capital. It fosters trust among customers, partners and stakeholders, underpinning the company’s ability to expand into new markets and digital domains. In 2025, stc was ranked as the region’s most valuable telecom brand for the sixth consecutive year, with a brand value of USD 17.6 billion. This long-standing trust supports its growth and positions stc as a leader in the regional digital economy.
Relationships and partnerships
The company invests in building collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, regulators, investors and industry peers.
Natural resources
While stc operations depend on natural resources such as water and energy, the stc group recognizes the environmental and social challenges involved, especially in water-scarce regions. stc is committed to implementing sustainable practices that reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to resource conservation.
Financial capital
stc’s strong financial position provides the foundation for ongoing investment in infrastructure, technology and innovation. Reinvesting profits enables the company to expand its service portfolio, improve network quality and support long-term growth, ultimately creating value for all stakeholders. In 2025, stc recorded a 2.5% year-on-year increase in total revenue, reflecting the strength of expanding digital services and telecommunications offerings and the continued trust of its customers and partners.
Values and vision
Our core values are Dynamism, Devotion, and Drive. stc group aims to lead in digital and telecom, supporting society and economic growth through innovation, customer focus and operational excellence.
Assets and technology
Our tangible assets, such as network infrastructure, and intangible assets, including cutting-edge technologies, are essential for connecting people and driving digital transformation.
Underpinned by our values
Dynamism, Devotion, Drive
Business activities
Delivering innovative solutions in telecommunications, IT, fintech, digital media, cybersecurity and advanced digital services, leading digital transformation on a national and regional scale.
stc group creates value in the short, medium and long term for stakeholders
Our customers
Our customers are at the heart of our operations. We recognize their expectations for reliable connectivity, innovative digital solutions and a seamless experience. We actively listen to their needs and feedback, ensuring our actions foster trust and mutual value, bridging digital gaps and enabling societal progress.
89% customer satisfaction score
Our people
Our employees are essential partners in stc’s success. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and rewarding work environment that attracts, develops and retains diverse talent. By fostering their growth and well-being, we strengthen our capacity to innovate and deliver value to all stakeholders.
17.3% female participation in the workforce
Our planet
As a responsible company, we recognise how our activities affect global greenhouse gas emissions and environmental resources. We are dedicated to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 as part of our ongoing efforts to lower our environmental impact, address climate change and support sustainable practices that help society now and in the future.
10.6% reduction in energy intensity at stc KSA
Local communities
We see ourselves as a vital part of the communities we serve. We drive community engagement through targeted social investments, digital inclusion and transformative technologies that foster development and empowerment, going beyond standard corporate philanthropy.
87+ community development partnerships
Our shareholders
Shareholders play an essential role in driving our progress by investing in our future. We focus on building long-term value through smart investments, innovation and sustainable methods. By being transparent and prioritising their interests, we aim to earn their trust as we strive to lead the region in digital transformation.
%42.98 per share as of 31 December 2025