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Editorial coverage of Saudi Arabia's conference scene.
Interior Minister Honors stc as Digital Enabler of Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026
The Saudi Minister of Interior honored stc Group as the digital enabler of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, recognizing its role in powering the event's digital experience.
Takamol Holding Signs 34 Agreements at LEAP 2026
Takamol Holding concluded its participation in LEAP 2026 as the Economic Transformation Partner, signing 34 cooperation agreements and showcasing its solutions and new products.
NHC Innovation Joins LEAP 2026 as Future Technologies & Innovation Partner
NHC Innovation will participate in LEAP 2026 as the Future Technologies and Innovation Partner, showcasing AI, data analytics, digital twins, and geospatial solutions for smarter cities and improved services.
Liferay Showcases Enterprise AI Governance at LEAP 2026
Liferay returns to LEAP 2026 to present its AI Hub and Data Platform, helping Saudi enterprises move from AI adoption to measurable business value.
LEAP 2026 attracts 20 Taiwanese tech companies
LEAP 2026, the global tech event in Riyadh, will feature a strong Taiwanese presence with 20 companies showcasing their latest innovations, reflecting the growing ties between Saudi Arabia and Taiwan in the technology sector.
SAMI Advanced Electronics Showcases Locally Developed Tech Capabilities at LEAP 2026
SAMI Advanced Electronics, a subsidiary of SAMI, is participating as a diamond sponsor at LEAP 2026, showcasing Saudi-developed technologies across four zones: smart solutions, AI, cybersecurity, and business solutions.
HPE Showcases Sovereign AI Factories with NVIDIA and Autonomous Networking at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
HPE is set to participate in LEAP 2026, showcasing its latest AI, hybrid cloud, and networking innovations, including sovereign AI factories developed with NVIDIA and autonomous networking solutions, while highlighting its 'Made in Saudi' initiative.
stc Group Sponsors General Admission Tickets to LEAP 2026 Until August 30
stc Group will sponsor general admission tickets to LEAP 2026, allowing visitors to register for free until August 30, as part of its strategic partnership with the tech event.
Salam Joins LEAP 2026 as Strategic Sponsor, Showcasing AI-Powered Connectivity+ Solutions
Salam, a Saudi digital infrastructure provider, announced its strategic sponsorship of LEAP 2026, where it will showcase its AI-driven Connectivity+ portfolio, including smart manufacturing, healthcare, and cybersecurity solutions.
Saudi Minister: Billions in Investments from East and West to Be Highlighted at LEAP 2026
Saudi Minister of Communications Abdullah Al-Swaha announced that agreements worth billions of dollars from East and West will be highlighted during LEAP 2026, which opens Monday in Riyadh, as the kingdom's digital economy surges past SAR 522 billion.
Saudi Ministry of Interior Joins LEAP 2026 as Strategic Sponsor
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced its participation as a strategic sponsor of LEAP 2026, showcasing specialized security and safety technologies at its pavilion.
Syria's ICT Sector Joins LEAP 2026 with National Pavilion
Syria's communications and technology sector is participating for the first time in LEAP 2026, held in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, with a national pavilion led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
NetApp Showcases Integrated Data Solutions at LEAP 2026
NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced its participation in LEAP 2026, where it will demonstrate how its platform keeps enterprise data AI-ready, secure, and manageable across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
HONOR Unveils World's First Robot Phone at LEAP 2026, Embodying Its 'DARE TO BE' Vision
HONOR concluded its participation in LEAP 2026 by showcasing the world's first Robot Phone and other AI innovations, reinforcing its shift from a smartphone maker to an integrated AI ecosystem under its new 'DARE TO BE' brand direction.
Saudi Arabia Chosen by xAI for First Data Center Outside America
Saudi Minister of Communications Abdullah Al-Swaha announced that xAI has selected the Kingdom for its first data center outside the United States, with 3,000 servers dedicated for export, during LEAP 2026.
NHC Signs Five Tech Agreements and MoUs at LEAP 2026 to Boost Digital Transformation and AI
NHC, the largest real estate developer in the Middle East, signed five agreements and MoUs with Meta, Go Group, Huawei, GitLab, and stc solutions during LEAP 2026, aiming to enhance digital transformation and AI adoption across its urban destinations.
Almarai Honored at LEAP 2026 for Digital Transformation Leadership
Almarai, the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company, was honored at LEAP 2026 for its digital transformation initiatives, with CEO Fawaz Aljasir receiving the recognition during the Riyadh tech conference.
stc Group Showcases Smart Operations System for Red Sea Destination at LEAP 2026
During LEAP 2026, stc Group, in collaboration with Red Sea International, is demonstrating a smart virtual operations management system for three Red Sea destinations, developed by its subsidiary iot squared.
Saudi Aramco Signs Agreements to Boost Innovation at LEAP 2026
Saudi Aramco has signed several agreements and MoUs with leading tech companies during LEAP 2026, focusing on cybersecurity, industrial AI, and technology localization, as announced on Tuesday.
Tahaluf Chairman: Platform Exceeds SAR 45 Billion in Sales and Deals at LEAP 2026 Closing
At the closing ceremony of LEAP 2026, Faisal Al-Khamisi highlighted that Tahaluf's platform has surpassed SAR 45 billion in sales and deals, with over 1.4 million visitors to its events.
LEAP 2026 Closes Its Fifth Edition with Nearly $15 Billion and Announces April 2027 Dates
LEAP 2026 concluded in Riyadh with announcements, investments and agreements approaching $15 billion, participation from more than 165 countries and 1,500 investors managing over $18.3 trillion, and confirmed its sixth edition for 12-15 April 2027.
Billions in New Technology Investment Announced on Day Three of LEAP 2026
Day three of LEAP 2026 brought NHC Innovation's SAR 3.3 billion Khuzam Digital Valley data centre project, a $20 million Foras AI investment initiative and a Digital Government Authority and STV partnership to accelerate innovation in government services.
AI Moves from Experimentation to Deployment on Day Two of LEAP 2026
Day two of LEAP 2026 brought AI-powered bionic hands, humanoid robots and advanced computing infrastructure to the show floor, while SDAIA recognised 62 government entities for completing their integration into Tawakkalna, a platform now serving more than 36 million users.
LEAP 2026 Records $2.5 Billion in Investments on Its Second Day
The second day of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh saw nearly $2.5 billion in investments, led by data center expansions and cloud services, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's digital hub status.
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