HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPS Incorporation (the "Company" or "CLPS") (Nasdaq: CLPS) today announced that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CLPS Investment Management Ltd., it established Ridik Technology Ltd. ("Ridik Dubai"), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on July 31, 2024. This strategic move aims to deepen the Company's global expansion strategy and tap into the thriving Middle East market by providing advanced IT services and solutions to local and international business.

The Middle East region is undergoing rapid digital transformation, driving substantial growth in IT spending. According to Gartner^[1], IT spending in the Middle East is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2024, reaching USD 193.7 billion. The IT services segment is a key growth driver fueled by increasing demand for professional and consulting services to prepare their businesses for cloud migration, AI, generative AI (GenAI), and IoT implementations. Additionally, companies are capitalizing on data monetization opportunities created by the convergence of these technologies.

Since initiating its global expansion strategy, CLPS has achieved consistent growth in revenue generated outside of mainland China, with a 25.4% increase in the first half of the fiscal year 2024. The UAE's proactive stance in fostering a technology-driven economy, coupled with its strategic geographic location, makes it an ideal platform for CLPS to serve the broader Middle East market.

CLPS has appointed Ms. Maddoju Hymavathi as General Manager of Ridik Dubai, tasked with spearheading the Company's business development and operational management in the region.

Mr. Raymond Lin, Chief Executive Officer of CLPS, said, "The establishment of Ridik Dubai is a pivotal milestone in our global expansion journey. Dubai's position as a commercial and technological hub in the Middle East, coupled with its abundant resources and vast market potential, makes it an ideal location for us to expand our footprint. By establishing a local subsidiary, we can better serve both existing and prospective clients, while accelerating their digital transformation initiatives." He added, "We view Dubai as a strategic launchpad to extend our services across the entire Middle East region and explore new market opportunities."

^[1] Source: Gartner Forecasts MENA IT Spending to Grow 5% in 2024

About CLPS Incorporation

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CLPS Incorporation is a global leading information technology ("IT") consulting and solutions service provider focused on delivering services primarily to global institutions on the banking, wealth management, e-commerce, and automotive sectors. The Company serves as an IT service provider to a growing network of clients in the global financial service industry, including large financial institutions in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Asia, and their PRC-based IT centers. The Company maintains 20 delivery and/or research & development centers to serve different customers in various geographic locations. Mainland China centers are located in Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Hainan. The remaining 10 global centers are located in Hong Kong SAR, USA, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, India, Philippines, Canada, and Dubai. For further information regarding the Company, please visit: https://ir.clpsglobal.com/, or follow CLPS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.