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Fahd bin Jalawi crowns champions of Crown Prince Camel Festival Cup; 'Al-Zaeem' clinches Qaadan title
Prince Fahd bin Jalawi crowned winners of the Crown Prince Camel Festival Cup for the 'Haqa'iq' category and the two production cups, with Saudi camel 'Al-Zaeem' taking the Qaadan title in a record time.

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.

Saudi Energy Ministry Launches First Energy Hackathon in October
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced the launch of the first Energy Hackathon, scheduled for October 7-9, 2026 in Riyadh, aiming to foster innovation in the energy sector.

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.

Digital Saudi Arabia Exhibition to Showcase Government Digital Experiences at LEAP 2026
The Digital Government Authority will organize the 'Digital Saudi Arabia' exhibition at LEAP 2026, featuring over 20 product launches, 30 agreements, and 15 dialogue sessions on AI and emerging tech.

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.

Shor Dallny Eastern Province Forum 2026 Enters Guinness with 523 Consultations
The Shor Dallny Eastern Province Forum 2026 has secured a Guinness World Record by providing 523 consultations in under 8 hours on its first day, showcasing the event's impact on entrepreneurship in the region.

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.

MedGulf Showcases Comprehensive Insurance Solutions as Golden Sponsor at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026
MedGulf, a Saudi cooperative insurance company, is participating as the golden sponsor at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, presenting a range of specialized insurance solutions for the construction and projects sector, alongside health and life insurance products for businesses.

Saudi Camels Claim First Place in 13 Heats on Day Two of Crown Prince Camel Festival
On the second day of the Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 in Taif, Saudi-owned camels won 13 of 21 heats, with 'Lahab' clocking the fastest time of the morning session.

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.

Record Participation in Saudi Production Races at Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026
The 8th Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 opened with a record 921 camels competing in the Saudi Production races at Taif's historic track, reflecting the success of development plans led by the Saudi Camel Federation.

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.

Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026: Al-Haqa'iq Category Concludes with First Cups and a Historic Night in Taif
The Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 in Taif wraps up the Al-Haqa'iq category with 92 heats and SAR 13.3 million in prizes, as the first six cups of the evening finals offer over SAR 6 million in awards.

Monsha'at concludes LEAP 2026 participation, graduating 'Innovation Leaders' cohort
Saudi Arabia's Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) wrapped up its participation in LEAP 2026 by graduating the 11th cohort of its Innovation Leaders program, signing three MoUs, and offering business support services to entrepreneurs.

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.
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