RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flagship technology conference, LEAP, opened its first international edition in Hong Kong on Wednesday, marking its expansion beyond the Kingdom as Riyadh seeks to strengthen technology partnerships across Asia. Speaking at the opening of LEAP East, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha said the conference has evolved from a Riyadh-based event into a global technology platform, adding that its expansion reflects the region’s growing role in shaping the future of technology and artificial intelligence.

Finance chief announces plan to visit kingdom as Hong Kong becomes first city to host LEAP tech conference outside Saudi Arabia.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital…