LEAP 2026 Concludes with Nearly $15 Billion in AI and Cloud Infrastructure Investments in Saudi Arabia

The LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh concluded with approximately $15 billion in investments and agreements, primarily directed towards AI infrastructure, data centers, and cloud computing. Significant announcements included Amazon Web Services (AWS) planning to launch its first cloud infrastructure region in the Kingdom by December 2026, backed by an investment exceeding $5.3 billion, and Microsoft Azure's cloud region becoming available in November 2026. These substantial investments are aimed at solidifying Saudi Arabia's position as a leading hub for the digital economy and artificial intelligence.