LEAP 2026

Saudi Business Machines presented AI infrastructure, local software tools, and cybersecurity solutions during the LEAP 2026 exhibition in Riyadh.

Day two of LEAP 2026 secured over $2.5 billion in funding for data center capacity, cloud solutions, and localized technology research across Saudi Arabia.

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

Nokia has established a research and development center in Riyadh to build AI network automation software and train local engineers for global tech exports.

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports presented a touchless e-gate at LEAP 2026, enabling palm-scan border clearance without physical documents.

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.

LEAP 2026 Day Two highlighted digital government integration through Tawakkalna and practical AI applications across robotics and healthcare.

Saudi ministries partnered with Microsoft and Gulf Intelligence to launch the AI Center of Excellence during LEAP 2026 to upskill the national workforce.

TETCO and Lean signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to develop integrated digital solutions for Saudi university hospitals.

Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD have introduced an open developer ecosystem at LEAP 2026 to provide engineers with AI tools and training programs.

An EY study presented at LEAP 2026 shows 69% of Saudi consumers consult AI for medical details, leading global digital health metrics.

Publicis Sapient highlighted at LEAP 2026 that Saudi organizations must transition from AI experimentation to scalable execution that delivers measurable economic value.

HONOR announced its Dare to Be brand strategy in Riyadh, expanding from smartphones into embodied AI devices, robotics, and Agentic OS software integration.

Palestine has signed the DCO Charter at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, launching a strategic initiative targeting 10,000 trainees and 250 startups by 2028.

Salam and UnifyApps signed an MoU at LEAP 2026 to deliver agentic automation and AI technologies to Saudi government and enterprise organizations.

KAFD deployed IBM Maximo and developed a proprietary Transition Management Application registered with SAIP to coordinate asset handovers across its 95 buildings.

HPE announced the expansion of its Saudi Made technology portfolio at LEAP 2026, introducing new storage platforms, factory services, and an innovation center.

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

Korean AI firms are showcasing full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, semiconductors, and digital twin systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

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 has been selected to host xAI’s first international data center outside the US, alongside new hardware manufacturing and server export projects.