Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with a number of major global companies on the sidelines of his participation in the LEAP East conference in Hong Kong, to discuss partnership opportunities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data centers, and investment in advanced technologies, enhancing the growth of the digital economy.

This took place in the presence of Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission Eng. Haitham Alohali, Governor of the Digital Government Authority Eng. Ahmed Alsuwayan, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones Faisal Alkhamesi.

Partnerships with Tencent Cloud, Sony AI, and Boyu Capital

Alswaha met with CEO of Tencent Cloud and Senior Vice President of Tencent Dawson Tong, where the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in cloud computing, data centers, and artificial intelligence, supporting the development of digital infrastructure.

He also met with President of Sony AI Michael Spranger, and explored prospects for partnership in AI research and advanced applications, enabling innovation in future sectors.

As part of enhancing investments in advanced technologies, Alswaha met with Founder and CEO of Boyu Capital Dr. Louis Cheung, where they discussed investment opportunities in artificial intelligence, and supporting the tech innovation ecosystem and digital entrepreneurship.

Smart Robots Support the Digital Economy

Alswaha concluded his meetings with a meeting with CEO of Galbot, He Wang, and discussed partnership opportunities in developing smart robotics and artificial intelligence technologies, and their industrial and service applications, contributing to accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies.

The meetings come as part of Saudi Arabia's participation in the LEAP East conference, with the aim of enhancing international partnerships with major tech companies, attracting quality investments, and supporting Saudi Arabia's targets for building a competitive digital economy based on innovation and artificial intelligence.