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stc Group and Ericsson Sign Multi-Year Deal to Expand 5G Network Across Saudi Arabia
stc group and Ericsson signed a multi-year deal at LEAP 2026 to expand 5G network coverage across Saudi Arabia using new 600 MHz spectrum radios.
Salam and Water Transmission Company Sign Strategic Agreement at LEAP 2026
Etihad Salam Telecom Company and Water Transmission Company signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to evaluate joint digital infrastructure and networking projects.
Desert Technologies and CTS Group Launch Joint Venture for AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
Desert Technologies and Swiss CTS Group established CTS-DT at LEAP 2026 to build AI data centers with an initial 300 MW capacity in Saudi Arabia.
Marafiq and IBM Partner to Modernize Enterprise Service Delivery on ServiceNow Platform
Marafiq and IBM have announced a collaboration to modernize enterprise service delivery using the ServiceNow AI platform announced at LEAP 2026.
Leap26 Day Three Secures 293 Million Dollars in Startup Funding
Leap26 witnessed 293 million dollars in startup funding across 11 investment deals on day three, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s venture capital position.
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Naseej Innovation Lab Showcases Knowledge to Market Model at LEAP 2026
Naseej Innovation Lab showcased its knowledge-to-market model at LEAP 2026, presenting methods to transform research and AI into scalable commercial software.
King Saud University Medical City Launches Digital Health Innovation Ecosystem at LEAP 2026
King Saud University Medical City launched its digital health innovation ecosystem and opened registration for Healthathon 2026 during LEAP 2026.
Amazon Confirms $5.3B Cloud and AI Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Amazon confirms its $5.3 billion cloud region in Saudi Arabia is on track for December 2026, featuring three availability zones and expanded AI programs.
Saudi Arabia Secures $15 Billion in Tech Accords at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia unveiled over $15 billion in technology deals at LEAP 2026, targeting massive data center growth, advanced cloud systems, and high-performance computing.
Aramco Signs Cybersecurity and Industrial Artificial Intelligence Agreements at LEAP 2026
Saudi Aramco and Aramco Digital signed cybersecurity and AI agreements with global tech firms at LEAP 2026 to modernize energy operations.
Saudi Public Security Presents Back Bot Robot at LEAP 2026
Saudi Public Security showcased the Back Bot robot at LEAP 2026, highlighting remote reconnaissance and safe handling of suspicious objects.
Eastern Region Municipality Showcases Smart Urban Management at LEAP 2026
Eastern Region Municipality presented its smart city initiatives and data systems during the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh.
VAST Data and CrowdStrike Integrate Security for AI Systems
VAST Data and CrowdStrike have introduced integrations bringing cybersecurity monitoring directly into enterprise AI operating systems and data pipelines.
Kaspersky Outlines Safety and Fact-Checking Guidelines for Children Using AI in School
Kaspersky has published verification guidelines and security recommendations for students and parents using artificial intelligence tools during the school year.
SBM Showcases Enterprise Solutions and AI Tech at LEAP 2026
Saudi Business Machines presented AI infrastructure, local software tools, and cybersecurity solutions during the LEAP 2026 exhibition in Riyadh.
EY Study Shows Saudi Arabia Outpaces Global Digital Health and AI Adoption
An EY study presented at LEAP 2026 shows 69% of Saudi consumers consult AI for medical details, leading global digital health metrics.
Publicis Sapient Outlines Shift to Measurable Economic Value at LEAP 2026
Publicis Sapient highlighted at LEAP 2026 that Saudi organizations must transition from AI experimentation to scalable execution that delivers measurable economic value.
AWS to Launch First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026
AWS will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026, backing a $5.3 billion investment and a 50MW AI Zone with HUMAIN.
EZVIZ Unveils Smart Home Devices and AI CoreX Station at IFA 2026
EZVIZ presented its latest smart home security devices at IFA 2026, featuring triple-lens cameras, smart locks, and the local AI CoreX hub.
HONOR Unveils Dare to Be Strategy Expanding into AI Devices and Robotics
HONOR announced its Dare to Be brand strategy in Riyadh, expanding from smartphones into embodied AI devices, robotics, and Agentic OS software integration.
Mashreq Launches Fully Digital Salary Payment Experience in UAE Through MoHRE Integration
Mashreq has launched a fully digital salary payment system for UAE employers via Al Etihad Payments and direct integration with MoHRE.
Luna Band Launches Worldwide with Adaptive Health Intelligence at IFA Berlin
Luna has launched the Luna Band worldwide at IFA Berlin, featuring adaptive health intelligence powered by LifeOS without subscription fees.