Saudi Arabia Secures $14.9 Billion in Tech Investments at LEAP 2025, Driving Digital Transformation
Saudi Arabia secured $14.9 billion in tech investments at LEAP 2025, boosting AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. Key partners include Groq, Google, Lenovo, and Alibaba. This aligns with Vision 2030, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global tech hub while fostering innovation and digital transformation in the Middle East.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a massive $14.9 billion in new tech investments at the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference, reinforcing its ambition to become a global tech powerhouse. These investments span artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and startup funding, with over $10.9 billion allocated to supporting emerging businesses.
Key Highlights from LEAP 2025
AI & Cloud Computing Advancements
- Groq, a U.S.-based AI firm, is investing $1.5 billion in partnership with Saudi Aramco to establish the world’s largest AI inferencing data center.
- Google Cloud is launching a Global AI Hub in Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional AI infrastructure.
- Alibaba has joined forces with Tuwaiq Academy to accelerate AI talent development in the Kingdom.
Tech Infrastructure & Startup Ecosystem Growth
- Lenovo is setting up its regional HQ in Saudi Arabia while partnering with Alat (a PIF-owned company) to build an AI & robotics manufacturing center.
- Gulf Data Hub & KKR are investing in data centers with a 300MW capacity, further solidifying Saudi Arabia’s AI and cloud dominance.
- Databricks is injecting $300 million to develop local talent and expand its presence in Saudi Arabia.
- Tencent Cloud is committing $150 million to Saudi tech infrastructure and digital partnerships.
- Salesforce is bringing a $500 million investment to propel digital transformation initiatives in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s Rise as a Global Tech Leader
Saudi Arabia’s MENA digital economy surged by 73% between 2021 and 2024, reaching $260 billion, with the Kingdom contributing 50% of that growth.
“If Saudi Arabia were part of the EU tech landscape, it would rank as the fifth-largest tech hub in Europe,” said Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
The Kingdom is also witnessing a rise in tech unicorns, jumping from two to seven in just a few years.
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Google’s $70 Billion Commitment to Saudi Arabia
- Google aims to contribute $70 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy over the next decade.
- It has pledged to train 1 million Saudi professionals in AI & tech by 2035.
Eliminating the Global Digital Divide
Saudi Arabia is championing inclusive AI and tech accessibility, ensuring that digital progress reaches all nations rather than a select few.
“The world cannot afford polarization in the intelligent age,” Al-Swaha noted. “For AI to succeed, we need collaboration, not division.”
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