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    4th September, 2026

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stc Group and Red Sea Global are showcasing an intelligent operation management system for three Red Sea destinations at LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Spanning Shura Island and Turtle Bay, with 10 square kilometres under high-resolution real-time monitoring, the... read more

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stc Group has announced the launch of colab, its innovation and corporate venture-building arm, at LEAP 2026 — strengthening the group's venture ecosystem and expanding its ability to unlock new sources of growth through innovation. colab provides a dedicated capability to systematically identify, build, and scale new digital ventures,... read more

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AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have announced that AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based AI infrastructure built on Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia, serving HUMAIN customers in the Kingdom and beyond. The production deployment — powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs, and Cisco's networking infrastructure — marks... read more

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Omantel Innovation Labs, in partnership with the SME Development Authority (riyada | ريادة), has concluded the Salalah AI Hackathon 2026, advancing a new cohort of innovators through the practical development of responsible, market-relevant AI startups. Held from August 23 to 26 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah, the four-day... read more

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Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has unveiled Salam B2B 2.0 at LEAP 2026, marking a strategic evolution from IT service provider to trusted digital transformation partner and integrated technology solutions architect. The launch responds to a significant market gap: while Saudi Arabia's digital economy is projected to reach SAR 495 billion in... read more

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Nokia has announced the opening of a new research and development center in Riyadh, focused on developing AI-powered network automation software that enables communications networks to self-configure, self-heal, optimize performance, reduce energy consumption, and operate with greater autonomy. The center will specialize in Service Management and... read more

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stc Group, strategic partner of LEAP for the fifth consecutive year, is showcasing its latest digital solutions, secure infrastructure, and high-performance networks at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh — supporting the digitalization of Saudi Arabia's vital sectors and major national projects as the Kingdom accelerates its digital transformation from... read more

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Elisa, Nokia, and Foundation PS have launched a collaboration to strengthen children's understanding of artificial intelligence in Finland, aiming to reach approximately 19,000 sixth-grade pupils in its first year. The initiative addresses a growing need in schools for practical ways to teach AI literacy and the responsible use of technology. It... read more

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Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
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