Nour Elotaiby

Etihad Salam Telecom Company and SmartFactory signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver integrated digital systems for Saudi manufacturers.

SDAIA and Etihad Atheeb signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to cooperate on developing and standardizing AI-powered telecommunication services.

STC Group has launched Colab at LEAP 2026, establishing a dedicated corporate venture-building arm to develop and scale digital startups.

Anker introduced the MindBase smart home hub at IFA 2026, offering on-device AI video processing, Matter 1.5 support, and local storage capabilities.

Day three of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh secured billions in tech funding, including the SAR 3.3B Khuzam Digital Valley project and a $20M regional AI fund.

Google DeepMind opened its Fairwind Program, granting governments access to Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber to secure critical national infrastructure.

CST honored public and private sector partners of the Recycle Your Device initiative at LEAP 2026 after collecting over 400,000 devices worth SAR120 million.

Saudi Civil Defense showcased its National Early Warning Platform and the Salamah digital portal during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

A group of seven South Korean technology firms completed an industrial AI proof of concept with Aramco Digital, testing 3D modeling and unified infrastructure.

Adobe partners with Saudi Arabia’s MCIT and HUMAIN to provide free AI creative tools to 27 million users nationwide through 2026.

SDAIA introduced two new regulatory sandbox tracks at LEAP 2026 focused on personal data protection and government data monetization models.

King Salman Park Foundation and Huawei signed a two-year MoU at LEAP 2026 to explore AI, digital twins, robotics, and smart platforms in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has launched its first EcoFusion carbon-neutral telecom tower in Riyadh during LEAP 2026, cutting carbon emissions by up to 40 percent.

Adobe, MCIT, and Humain expand their $4 billion partnership to provide 27 million Saudi residents free access to Firefly and Express AI creative software.

Saudi Digital Exhibition revealed new government platforms, AI services, and cloud migrations during day two of the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.

Syria’s communications and technology sector makes its debut at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting seven startups and exploring bilateral investments.

Saudi Arabia’s digital economy reached SAR 522 billion, with tech sector jobs expanding to 410,000 and the Kingdom hosting nine regional unicorn companies.

Saudi Arabia will introduce a Freedom of Information system to govern data exchange, safeguard national sovereignty, and stimulate digital innovation.

Alienware AW3926QW features a 39-inch 5K2K OLED screen at $1,100. The monitor delivers high pixel density, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 90W USB-C connectivity.

Monsha’at participates in LEAP 2026 to offer direct consulting, startup gate services, and smart city innovation programs for SMEs in Saudi Arabia.

Takamol Holding showcased its digital platforms, smart city systems, and award-winning AI tools at LEAP 2026 as an economic transformation partner in Riyadh.

GCC nations approved unified cybersecurity frameworks and joint drill plans during the fifth ministerial meeting held in Bahrain.