On August 30, 2026, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. At a press conference on the eve of the LEAP technology exhibition, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Svaha clearly expressed Saudi Arabia's willingness to expand cooperation with Chinese technology companies when asked by Xinhua News Agency reporters. As an annual global technology event, LEAP Technology Exhibition will be held from August 31st to September 3rd, with multiple Chinese companies participating. Svaha's statement has added more cooperation expectations for the upcoming exhibition.

Highly evaluate China's technological achievements

Svaha stated at the press conference that China's technological development momentum is strong, and China's technological achievements are receiving widespread attention from the world. He specifically pointed out that China's launch of new artificial intelligence models often triggers extensive international media coverage, reflecting China's strong wave of knowledge and technological development. Svaha believes that China's emphasis on basic science is impressive, as it has a large number of outstanding talents in fields such as mathematics and physics, which enables it to maintain strong competitiveness in the field of science and technology. China's technological development has become a global focus of attention, and Saudi Arabia is highly concerned about it.

Cherish the partnership with China

Svaha visited China in July this year and expressed his honor to visit China when talking about this visit. Svaha said that we have learned a lot from China, and we value our partnership with China. He also stated that we will further expand our cooperation with Chinese technology companies. This statement is made against the backdrop of the continuous deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has been continuously promoting its 2030 vision and vigorously developing emerging industries such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Chinese technology companies have rich experience and technological advantages in fields such as communication, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, and there is vast space for cooperation between the two sides. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, AI, international

LEAP builds a collaborative platform

LEAP Technology Exhibition is a global technology exhibition held annually in Riyadh, hosted by institutions such as the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Its themes cover a wide range of technological innovation fields, including artificial intelligence, cloud and data infrastructure, network security, and more. This exhibition was first held in 2022 and has become one of the most influential technology events in the Middle East after several years of development. The 2026 exhibition will be held from August 31st to September 3rd, with multiple Chinese companies participating. Svaha's statement sends a positive signal for further deepening China Saudi Arabia technological cooperation. As Chinese technology companies continue to deepen their presence in the Middle East market, Saudi Arabia is becoming an important destination for Chinese technology to go global. The two sides have enormous potential for cooperation in areas such as 5G network construction, artificial intelligence applications, smart city development, and digital infrastructure. The LEAP Technology Exhibition will become an important platform for Chinese technology companies to showcase their capabilities and meet the needs of Saudi Arabia.Editor/Gao Xue