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Technology companies participating in LEAP 2026

Overview

The fifth edition of the LEAP technology conference in Riyadh, held from August 31 to September 3, 2026, concluded with approximately $15 billion in announced technology investments and strategic agreements. These deals, spanning artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data centers, and 5G infrastructure, signal Saudi Arabia’s ambition to transition into a global technology producer.

Major international investments include Amazon Web Services announcing a $5.3 billion commitment to launch its first Saudi cloud region by December 2026, and Adobe committing over $4 billion to expand its partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Additionally, Snowflake announced a $300 million expansion plan through 2030.

In the telecommunications and digital sectors, stc group continued its expansion through a multi-year agreement with Ericsson to deploy new radio technologies and 5G connectivity. Salam signed several agreements, including a partnership with UnifyApps for automation, a reseller agreement with Zoom for AI-powered collaboration, and two MoUs with Huawei regarding next-generation IP networks and quantum-safe security.

Furthering regional digital infrastructure, stc Bahrain partnered with Velents to launch a suite of digital solutions for business automation, enabling enterprise customers to deploy digital agents for managing complex operations. In Saudi Arabia, TAWAL and Huawei entered an Indoor Building Solutions (IBS) Partnership Agreement to develop high-quality indoor networks for large commercial complexes and new cities, aiming to meet the data traffic demands of the growing digital economy.

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has maintained its ‘AI-First’ approach to drive economic productivity. Complementing this, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched ‘Thaqafati’, a unified digital platform for cultural services. Other notable developments include Huawei’s memorandum of understanding with the King Salman Park Foundation for smart park innovations and Commvault’s collaboration with Microsoft to provide cyber resilience for cloud and AI workloads.

Entities

LEAP 2026 · LEAP 2026 · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Cisco

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Digital infrastructure partnerships announced at LEAP 2026

    At LEAP 2026, stc Bahrain partnered with Velents for business automation, while TAWAL and Huawei signed an agreement to expand indoor digital networks in Saudi Arabia.

  2. 10 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    LEAP 2026 conference announces $15 billion in tech investments

    LEAP 2026 in Riyadh concluded with nearly $15 billion in tech investments and agreements, focusing on AI, cloud infrastructure, and 5G expansion to drive Saudi Arabia's digital transformation.

  3. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    New Taipei City to lead 20 companies to LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia

    New Taipei City will lead 20 companies to the LEAP 2026 tech exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to showcase AI, smart manufacturing, and smart city technologies to the Middle East market.

  4. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    IFS to showcase Industrial AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

    IFS will showcase Industrial AI solutions and its partnership with Microsoft at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on operational productivity and digital transformation.

  5. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Takamul Holding and stc Group to showcase digital innovations at LEAP 2026

    Takamul Holding and stc Group are showcasing AI, smart city, and digital infrastructure solutions at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh to drive digital transformation.

  6. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    LEAP 2026 technology conference to be held in Riyadh

    LEAP 2026 will be held in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, marking Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI. The event features major tech leaders, $14.3 trillion in investor assets, and the debut of HONOR’s Robot Phone.

  7. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    ESET to showcase AI-native cybersecurity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

    ESET will showcase AI-native cybersecurity innovations and its ESET PROTECT Platform at the LEAP 2026 technology event in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.

  8. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    CONNECT Professional Services to showcase Cisco solutions at LEAP 2026

    CONNECT Professional Services will showcase its 'Future-proofed Workplaces' and Cisco solutions at LEAP 2026 to promote digital transformation and AI-driven workplace security.

Sources

1asir.com · albiladpress.com · alvinology.com · amlak.net.sa · arabianreseller.com · arriyadiyah.com · bahrainthisweek.com · bobfm.co.uk · businesstoday.me · cxoinsightme.com · economymiddleeast.com · emirates247.com · enterpriseitworldmea.com · fahrenheitmagazine.com · heartbeats.jp · ictnewsmasr.com · intlbm.com · lahzanews.com · leaders-mena.com · ltvnews.net · mdnkids.com · mid-east.info · middleeastevents.com · nexusnewsfeed.com · okazalyoum.com · sauditech.net · shahdnow.sa · swiftnewz.com · syyaha.com · tahawultech.com · techxmedia.com · teletimesinternational.com · thehubnews.net · thetechnologyexpress.com · uaenews247.com · webwire.com

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