ICT Ministry: LEAP 2025 concludes with record-breaking investments worth $14.9bn

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Feb 13, 2025
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Riyadh – Exclusive Sharikat Mubasher: In an interview with Sharikat Mubasher during the LEAP 2025 Conference, Mohammed Al-Robayan, deputy minister for technology at the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, said that this year’s edition saw significant growth in investments as announced by the ICT Minister, who said it reached $14.9 billion.

Attended by 1,800 exhibitors, and 1,100 speakers, this edition, Al-Robayan added, witnessed a high quality of exhibitors with a huge audience distributed at different stages and podiums within the event.

Furthermore, the conference welcomed over 700 startups who successfully managed to hunt qualitative investment opportunities for their businesses.

Speaking of agreements, Al-Robayan stated that the LEAP 2025 Conference witnessed the launching of countless ones within different business sectors by governmental entities including the Digital Government Authority (DGA) and others. The private sector also announced signing numerous agreements with both local and global companies which shall contribute to further enhance the Kingdom’s economy.

The fourth edition of the LEAP Technology Conference (LEAP25) concluded its sessions yesterday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, drawing significant participation from technology leaders, investors, and international experts.

Held from February 9 to 12, the event highlighted cutting-edge digital innovations, sustainability, the knowledge economy, and the role of technology in reshaping key industries.

The conference attracted a diverse group of experts and innovators from around the world, all convening to explore the latest technological advancements and shape the future of critical sectors.


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