Saudi Arabia Secures $15 Billion Tech Deals at LEAP to Lead AI Race

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1Saudi Arabia announced $15 billion in technology deals during the LEAP conference to accelerate the Gulf AI race.

In a move reflecting the Kingdom's ambitions to transform into a global tech power, Saudi Arabia announced $15 billion in technology deals during the LEAP conference. According to reports, these investments and strategic commitments aim to accelerate the artificial intelligence race in the Gulf region. The Kingdom seeks to establish itself as a dominant hub for innovation and advanced technology, enhancing its regional competitiveness in the tech sector.

These deals come at a time of significant growth in the Saudi digital economy, which has expanded by 69% to reach $199 billion per data from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. LEAP 2026 saw participation from global tech leaders including NVIDIA, Google, and Meta, reflecting international confidence in Saudi Arabia's technological direction. Partnerships also included agreements to develop advanced AI data centers, such as a collaboration to provide 50 MW of capacity in the Kingdom's first AI Zone by 2028.

Looking ahead, investors are monitoring the impact of these capital flows on the local tech sector, though authoritative price data for related instruments is unavailable as of the September 2, 2026 close. As the conference concludes, focus remains on the execution of these strategic agreements which form a cornerstone of the Kingdom's tech vision. Regional geopolitical developments remain a key factor for the market to assess the long-term sustainability of these major investments.