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HONOR Expands Middle East Presence with Factory Expansion and Device Lineup
HONOR expanded regional smartphone shipments by 35% in the first half of 2026, establishing factory operations in Egypt and 25 retail stores in Saudi Arabia.

Huawei’s Emmanuel Coelho Alves: AI-era networks, 5G Advanced and the road to Level 4 autonomy in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Saudi Arabia’s Chief Advisor for Mobile Broadband on why the network is no longer just a pipe, what a more capable network means for users, and how operators in the Kingdom are approaching autonomous networks.

HONOR Expands Connected Device Ecosystem Across Saudi Arabia with ALPHA PLAN
HONOR outlines its ALPHA PLAN strategy in Saudi Arabia, connecting smartphones, tablets, laptops, and robotics through MagicOS and HONOR Connect.

Salam and Dell Technologies Partner on Cloud and Edge AI Solutions
Salam and Dell Technologies have signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to expand enterprise cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions in Saudi Arabia.

LEAP 2026 Concludes in Riyadh with $15 Billion in Technology Deals
LEAP 2026 wrapped up in Riyadh after securing nearly $15 billion in technology deals. The event highlighted major expansions in artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, and travel platforms.

DCO Concludes Participation at LEAP 2026 with New Charters and Global Initiatives
DCO concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh with new charter signings from Palestine and Syria alongside collaborative digital economy programs.

BARQ Systems Presents Converged Enterprise Architecture at LEAP 2026
BARQ Systems presented its unified enterprise technology strategy at LEAP 2026, displaying over 50 practical artificial intelligence use cases.

Salam and Huawei Sign Strategic Agreements at LEAP 2026 for Next-Generation Networking and Security
Salam and Huawei signed two MoUs at LEAP 2026 to evaluate next-generation IP networking and quantum-safe communications in Saudi Arabia.

King Salman Park Foundation Signs Strategic MoU with Huawei at LEAP 2026
King Salman Park Foundation and Huawei have signed a two-year MoU at LEAP 2026 to explore AI and smart city solutions in Riyadh.

LG Electronics Partners with GAPP to Present Commercial Display Technologies at LEAP 2026
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia partnered with GAPP at LEAP 2026 to showcase enterprise display hardware and integrated content management systems.

Salam and Zoom Partner to Deliver Localized AI Collaboration Tools Across Saudi Arabia
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has signed a reseller agreement with Zoom at LEAP 2026 to deliver locally hosted AI collaboration software in Saudi Arabia.

NourNet Introduces AI Agent Platform and Expands Riyadh Data Center at LEAP 2026
NourNet launched its AI Agent Platform and expanded its main data center to 10 MW and 750 racks during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Saudi ICT Deals Surge With Massive Data Center and VC Investments
A weekly roundup of major Saudi ICT deals, featuring $15B at LEAP 2026, HUMAIN’s new $10B venture fund, and massive national data center expansions.

Aseer 911 Data Center Achieves Tier III Design Certification
The Aseer 911 data center secured international Tier III design certification from the Uptime Institute during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

COFE Tech Closes Pre-IPO Round at $178 Million Valuation
COFE Tech has secured a $178 million valuation in a pre-IPO funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures and Aditum ahead of a planned Saudi listing.

Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes LEAP 2026 with New Member Accords and Tech Initiatives
Digital Cooperation Organization concluded LEAP 2026 by adding new member states, launching AI initiatives, and supporting 30 emerging technology startups.

Salam and KAROOOOO Partner to Deliver Connected Fleet Solutions Across Saudi Arabia
Salam has partnered with KAROOOOO at LEAP 2026 to distribute and develop connected fleet solutions and vehicle tracking software across Saudi Arabia.

Nutanix and MEWA Sign MoU at LEAP 2026 to Modernize Cloud Infrastructure
Nutanix and Saudi Arabia’s MEWA signed an MoU at LEAP 2026 to modernize digital infrastructure, expand hybrid cloud capabilities, and build technical skills.

Salam and Nutanix Partner on Private Cloud Infrastructure for Saudi Enterprises
Salam and Nutanix signed a three-year agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver private cloud infrastructure services to enterprise clients in Saudi Arabia.


