Saudi Arabia boosted its technology investments by $14.9 billion through the LEAP 2025 event which motivated digital transformation across the Kingdom

At LEAP 2025 the Saudi Arabian government announced $14.9 billion in technology investments which strengthen their goal to become a worldwide leading tech authority. The investments support multiple sectors including artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing along with startup funding and exceed $10.9 billion for emerging businesses.

Key Highlights from LEAP 2025

AI & Cloud Computing Advancements

• The partnership between Saudi Aramco and Groq will use $1.5 billion to create what will become the largest AI inferencing data center facility in the world.
• Google Cloud will deploy the Global AI Hub in Saudi Arabia to develop comprehensive AI infrastructure in the region.
• The joint alliance between Alibaba and Tuwaiq Academy works to expedite AI talent training programs in Saudi Arabia.

Tech Infrastructure & Startup Ecosystem Growth

• Lenovo plans to establish its Saudi Arabian headquarters while Alat which is owned by PIF will create an AI and robotics manufacturing center in partnership with the company.
• The Gulf Data Hub along with KKR has invested in data center projects that provide 300MW capacity thus consolidating Saudi Arabia's position as a leader in AI and cloud services.
• Databricks invested $300 million to build Saudi Arabian talent and expand its operations throughout the country.
• Tencent Cloud is dedicating $150 million to building Saudi Arabian tech infrastructure along with digital partnership initiatives.
• The regional digital transformation initiatives receive a $500 million capital infusion from Salesforce.

Saudi Arabia’s Rise as a Global Tech Leader

Saudi Arabia quickly grew its MENA digital economy from 2021 to 2024 through a 73% expansion that reached $260 billion where half of this growth occurred in the Kingdom.

According to Abdullah Al-Swaha the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Saudi Arabia would become the fifth biggest European tech center if it participated in the European Union tech sector.

Technological unicorn companies in the Kingdom have increased rapidly from two to seven entities since a brief time period.

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Google’s $70 Billion Commitment to Saudi Arabia

• Google seeks to generate $70 billion of economic value for Saudi Arabia within the upcoming ten years.
• The company committed to develop AI and tech expertise for one million Saudi professionals throughout the period of 2035.

 Eliminating the Global Digital Divide

The leadership of Saudi Arabia promotes accessible tech systems so digital advancements benefit countries in an equitable manner beyond exclusive access for select nations.

Al-Swaha stressed that the world faces an unaffordable situation of growing division during this intelligent era. AI only achieves success through partnership instead of splitting people apart.

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