King Salman Park is set to advance its digital capabilities following a two-year strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding signed between King Salman Park Foundation and Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.
The partnership establishes a framework to explore artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital platforms to support operations and visitor experiences across the urban destination.
Advancing AI and Smart City Solutions at King Salman Park
Under the agreement, both entities will work on an AI development roadmap and test specific use cases through proof-of-concept initiatives. The cooperation also covers frameworks for smart-city platforms, focusing on data governance, interface standards, and system integration.
Furthermore, the initiative includes testing emerging tools such as Digital Twin systems, robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality, and intelligent automation for sustainable park management.
Digital Architecture and Talent Development
The agreement focuses on developing standardized information and communications technology architecture. This structured technical foundation aims to support secure and scalable operations as King Salman Park continues its urban development in Riyadh.
In addition to technological systems, the collaboration includes a knowledge-transfer plan featuring a train-the-trainer program. This training framework will enable internal engineers and technical teams to build skills in emerging digital domains.
Executive Perspectives on the Partnership
Leadership from both organizations outlined the strategic objectives behind the agreement during the signing event at LEAP 2026.
“Our strategic cooperation with Huawei will allow us to explore and validate technologies such as artificial intelligence, Digital Twin, robotics and intelligent automation, supported by the secure digital and data foundations required to bring these capabilities to life.”
Majed Alhudaib, Chief Technology Officer at King Salman Park Foundation
“Huawei is honored to serve as a digital ecosystem partner, leveraging its global expertise in artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, and intelligent city platforms to co-develop context-aware, scalable, and sustainable solutions aligned with Riyadh’s unique urban vision.”
Trevor Liu, Saudi Huawei CEO
Alignment with National Urban Objectives
The strategic cooperation aligns with the broader targets of Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes technological modernization and sustainable urban environments. Spanning an area of 17.2 square kilometers, King Salman Park integrates cultural, sports, residential, and commercial facilities within a large green space designed to support community well-being in Riyadh.
