Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: ELM, a leading provider of innovative secure services and solutions in Saudi Arabia, forged a strategic partnership with Huawei to strengthen cooperation across artificial intelligence, smart city applications, IT infrastructure, and technology-driven operational support.

The partnership, announced during LEAP East 2026, reflects Elm's broader strategy to expand its global footprint, build strategic partnerships, and pursue new opportunities in AI and future technologies, according to the official statement released today.

Majid bin Saad Al Oraifi, Vice President of Strategic Relations at Elm, affirmed that the partnership reflects Elm’s commitment to deepening strategic collaborations across Asia and accelerating its international growth. “Launching it at LEAP East reinforces our long-term ambition to bring Saudi digital innovation to new markets and build lasting value with partners who share our vision for the future,” he said.

The announcement headlined a significant Saudi presence at the inaugural LEAP East, with Saudi companies and startups participating alongside major investors, national initiatives, and organizations supporting the Kingdom's technology ecosystem.

The Saudi investment ecosystem participates in LEAP East 2026, which takes place in Hong Kong from 8 to 10 July. Among those participating were Invest Saudi, Aramco Digital, Made in Saudi, ZNotes, Nuxera Health Tech, NanoPalm, SARsatX, UVera Inc and Protein Capital, alongside investment organisations including Humain, PIF and 500 Global.