Saudi Arabia’s Master Works Acquires Majority Stake in Geospatial Firm 1sTech

Master Works Group has acquired a majority stake in geospatial technology firm 1sTech, marking a strategic expansion of the Saudi AI and digital transformation provider into geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, satellite imagery, drone technologies and geospatial artificial intelligence. The deal, announced on 27 August 2026, is intended to bolster Master Works’ delivery of integrated digital solutions across government, critical infrastructure and defence projects in Saudi Arabia.

"transforming complex geographic data into actionable intelligence that supports planning, decision-making and sustainable outcomes," the statement describing 1sTech reads, summarising the specialist capabilities the company brings to the combined group.

Founded in 2022, 1sTech has established itself as a technology partner for Saudi government entities, offering services that convert spatial data into operational insights. Master Works — already positioned as a provider of AI-powered digital transformation solutions — will integrate 1sTech’s spatial data analytics, satellite imagery processing and drone-captured datasets into its product portfolio. The combination aims to accelerate data analysis timelines and improve the accuracy of geographic insights available to public- and private-sector clients.

What the acquisition delivers

• Enhanced GIS and remote sensing capabilities through combined technical teams and data sources.
• Integration of satellite imagery and drone data to enable higher-resolution situational awareness and monitoring.
• Deployment of geospatial AI to automate analysis, reduce manual processing and generate predictive insights.

The transaction is positioned by Master Works as a route to deliver more advanced, end-to-end geospatial solutions. By merging expertise in artificial intelligence with 1sTech’s geospatial toolset, Master Works expects to offer clients improved urban planning analytics, aerial surveying, site monitoring and drone data analysis. These services are targeted at government bodies, critical infrastructure operators and defence-related projects where precise geographic intelligence is essential.

1sTech’s technical team, noted for delivering projects "in line with rigorous accuracy and quality standards," will become part of Master Works’ broader delivery capability. That technical depth is expected to help reduce the time required to turn large volumes of spatial data into actionable findings, supporting faster decision-making in sectors that rely on geospatial situational awareness.

Outlook

With the majority-stake acquisition finalised, Master Works is likely to accelerate integration of geospatial modules into its existing product suite and target contracts that require combined AI and geospatial analytics. The firm’s stated focus on government and critical infrastructure suggests future bids and project announcements will emphasise comprehensive, data-driven solutions that leverage satellite imagery, drone-collected data and geospatial AI.

For 1sTech, joining Master Works offers scale and access to a wider client base as it continues to develop specialised capabilities in remote sensing and geospatial intelligence. Together, the companies position themselves to address growing demand for reliable, high-resolution geographic information across planning, monitoring and security applications.