RIYADH
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, participated in Saudi Arabia’s flagship international conference on technology and innovation, LEAP26, held in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September 2026. Speaking to the Arabic news channel Okaz (عكاظ) at the Conference venue, he highlighted that Sri Lanka is well positioned to complement and partner with Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing advanced technology ecosystem and contribute skilled human capital, given Sri Lanka’s strong human capital base and leading position in South Asia.
Ambassador also stated that LEAP26 provides an important platform for strengthening international partnerships and exploring opportunities for cooperation in technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and digital development. The Conference witnessed the announcement of investments, partnerships and new launches valued around USD 15 billion in the fields of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. He appreciated the opportunity to participate in this significant international gathering and to observe first-hand the Kingdom’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem.
The participation of leading global companies specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, robotics, emerging technologies and technology-driven investment underscored Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global hub for technology and innovation.
LEAP26 reflects Saudi Arabia’s ambitious transformation agenda under Saudi Vision 2030, bringing together leading technology companies, governments, investors, startups, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. The Conference provides a global platform for dialogue, collaboration and investment across the rapidly evolving technology sector.
