RIYADH: Artificial intelligence and data sovereignty took center stage at a Riyadh event on Tuesday, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s push toward locally built digital infrastructure.
Lawrence Yu, head of MEA regional headquarters Saudi Arabia, told Arab News at Lenovo Tech World that the company’s expansion in the Kingdom is supported by long‑term commitments focused on localization and capability building.
The headquarters will be located in Al-Majdoul Tower in Riyadh.
“Our investment in Saudi Arabia is built around concrete commitments, such as $2 billion strategic investment from Alat,” Yu said.
He added that this includes the hiring and training of 100 Saudi engineers, and the launch of a first‑of‑its‑kind manufacturing facility scheduled to open in mid‑2026.
