stc Group at LEAP 2026: Digital Innovations and Massive Investments to Connect Saudi AI Hubs Globally
At LEAP 2026, held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, stc Group is presenting its latest digital solutions and capabilities in infrastructure, communications, and computing. The group is underscoring its central role in enabling digital transformation and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across the Kingdom.
stc Group’s Fifth Year as Strategic Partner
For the fifth consecutive year, stc Group participates in the conference as the strategic partner. Its pavilion showcases an integrated ecosystem of digital solutions, high-performance communication networks, and advanced infrastructure, alongside its capabilities in data centers and computing. These offerings support the digitization of vital sectors and major national projects.
The group’s participation comes at a time when the Kingdom is rapidly transitioning from planning to execution in the field of artificial intelligence. This shift is driven by the integration of digital infrastructure, communications, computing, and specialized talent, enhancing the Kingdom’s ability to deploy AI technologies on a wide scale and turn its potential into practical applications and solutions across various sectors.
CEO Highlights Key Focus Areas
During a main dialogue session at LEAP 2026, stc Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Alyan bin Mohamed Al-Wutayd, affirmed that the Kingdom is witnessing rapid transformation in AI. He noted that the group’s partnership with Humane focuses on three main pillars: data center infrastructure, connectivity, and market access.
Al-Wutayd explained that through its subsidiary center3, the group is developing advanced infrastructure for AI-dedicated data centers with an initial capacity of 250 megawatts. In parallel, stc is expanding global communication networks via submarine cables, terrestrial networks, and satellites, aiming to connect Saudi AI centers with the rest of the world.
Integrated Digital Infrastructure Vision
The stc pavilion at the conference offers a comprehensive view of the digital infrastructure the group aims to develop to meet the growing needs of the digital economy. It highlights the potential of its advanced networks, data centers, and computing capabilities, as well as digital solutions that support major national projects and vital sectors.
The group is showcasing its global network, which spans submarine cables, terrestrial networks, and satellites, providing high levels of capacity, speed, and reliability. This enhances connectivity between the Kingdom and global markets and supports the increasing demands of AI applications and advanced computing.
Continued Investment and Partnerships
stc Group’s participation in LEAP 2026 reflects its commitment to continued investment in digital infrastructure, innovation, and the development of technical solutions. It also underscores the group’s efforts to expand partnerships with global and local companies, contributing to building an advanced digital ecosystem and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for technology and artificial intelligence.
This participation is part of the growing role of digital infrastructure in enabling AI applications. Such applications require advanced capabilities in data centers, connectivity, and computing—pillars that the Kingdom is working to develop in parallel with the expanding use of AI in government, economic, industrial, and service sectors.
