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LEAP 2024 Investments Reach Record US$11.9 Billion for New Technologies, Cloud Computing and Data Centres

LEAP 2024 Investments Reach Record US$11.9 Billion for New Technologies, Cloud Computing and Data Centres

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Monday, March 4: LEAP 2024, the world’s most attended global technology conference, today unveiled a massive US$11.9 billion in new investments to support deep and emerging technologies, innovation, and cloud computing in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.

The investments further consolidate the Kingdom’s position as the largest market and digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for leading technology companies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM, DataVolt and ServiceNow. The investments will also go to developing Saudi digital skills and supporting tech start-ups.

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Saudi Arabia’s fortifies digital landscape by convening industry masterminds at LEAP 2024

Saudi Arabia’s fortifies digital landscape by convening industry masterminds at LEAP 2024

By Feras AL Al Shaikh, Regional Director KSA region at Red Hat

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not only witnessing significant changes but also setting stage for a transformation journey. Currently, the nation strides firmly, guided by the ambitious Vision 2030. This development is a testament to the resounding success of the initiatives Saudi Arabia implemented during 2023 as well as the nation’s resolute commitment to ensure continuous economic growth.

Amid this transformative journey stands the digital economy, a towering pillar demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of innovation and economic diversification. With strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity and big data analytics, the Kingdom is not only adapting to future changes but is also poised to lead as a global technology hub. 

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LEAP 2024

A Spectacular Showcase of Cutting-Edge Innovation to Dominate 15     Key Tracks at the World’s Most Attended Tech Event

  • LEAP 2024 to increase its themes from seven to 15      this year with a focus on, among other sectors, economy, health, EduTech, retail, fintech, and smart cities
  • Tech and business titans to share futuristic insights across a range of industries, including fashion, architecture, design, and so much more
  • IBM to discuss the potential of Generative AI and its utilization to put data to work with greater speed, accuracy, and efficiency

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 14 2024: Living up to its mission of becoming a global gamechanger in the realm of technology, LEAP 2024 will feature 15 key tracks across its 13 stages and feature expert insights into the future of everything from the economy to EduTech, retail to 4IR, smart cities to HealthTech.

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More Than 20,000 Visitors Expected to Attend DeepFest at LEAP 2024

More Than 20,000 Visitors Expected to Attend DeepFest at
LEAP 2024 to Witness Rapid Innovation and Opportunities in AI

  • Four-day DeepFest will uncover fascinating world of innovation, journeying through the past, present, and future of Generative Artificial Intelligence with help of 150 leading experts


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 29, 2024: DeepFest, the premier meeting place for the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem, is expected to attract upwards of 20,000 attendees this year. Co-located with LEAP, the world’s most-attended tech event, DeepFest will attract global thought-leaders, change-makers, data scientists, innovators, enterprises, academia, start-ups, and entrepreneurs across four days of live-demos, innovation sessions, sector-dedicated tracks, trainings, start-up pitches, and an exhibition that features the world’s top tech companies.

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