ALTAVE CEO Bruno Avena (left) and ARO Director of Operational Excellence & Efficiency Azzeddine Smida sign the agreement during IPTC 2026
—Azzeddine Smida, Director of Operational Excellence & Efficiency at ARO
DUBAI, UAE, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ARO and ALTAVE today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to deploy ALTAVE’s Harpia AI-powered video analytics platform across a wholly owned fleet of nine offshore jack-up rigs operating in Saudi Arabia, expanding a partnership that began with a pilot program conducted throughout 2025.
The agreement, supported by leading industry sponsors including Aramco, was formalized during the IPTC Summit on AI and Digital Solutions for the Energy Industry, held at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on 13-14 January 2026.
During the 2025 pilot period, Harpia delivered measurable improvements in safety compliance, operational governance, and risk visibility, supporting ARO’s decision to scale the solution across a large portion of its offshore fleet.
This development strengthens ARO’s operational focus and commitment to its WISE values (Happiness, Integrity, Safety, Excellence), as well as supporting the Kingdom’s broader digital transformation agenda and Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.
Azzedine Sumida, Director of Operational Excellence & Efficiency at ARO, said:
“Today’s signing marks another significant milestone in ARO’s AI and digitalization efforts and builds on the progress we have already made to bring smarter technology deeper into our daily operations.Extending AI-enabled camera surveillance across our offshore jackup rigs reflects our commitment to disciplined execution and continuous improvement in safety and operational performance.”
ALTAVE CEO Bruno Avena added:
“We are proud to partner with ARO as they advance digital transformation offshore. The pilot phase validated Harpia’s robustness in one of the world’s most demanding operational environments. We are proud to now extend this capability to nine rigs, supporting stronger safety governance and operational excellence.”
Under the agreement, ARO will deploy ALTAVE Harpia, which uses computer vision and advanced AI to enable continuous monitoring of critical activities. Beyond core compliance controls such as red zone access and PPE verification, Harpia supports configurable protocols that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational governance.
Operational insights are integrated into dashboards and regular reports to support HSE and operations teams. ALTAVE’s service model includes 24/7 technical support and continuous system monitoring to maintain performance throughout the contract term.
About ARO
ARO is a world-class offshore drilling contractor that owns, operates and manages a fleet of high specification, premium jack-up rigs. ARO is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Valaris.
About Altab
ALTAVE is a global technology company that develops AI-powered video analytics solutions to prevent accidents and improve efficiency in critical operations. The company’s Harpia platform helps industrial operators improve safety, efficiency, and governance through AI-powered video analytics.
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