Artificial intelligence took center stage at Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2026 event, showcasing its growing application beyond research into various industries. The second day of the event highlighted advancements in AI, robotics, advanced computing, and digital services. Attendees witnessed demonstrations of humanoid robots, AI-enabled prosthetic systems, and computing systems designed for large-scale AI workloads. These developments underscore the increasing focus on leveraging AI to address practical challenges across different sectors.
Supermicro introduced advanced computing infrastructure to support organizations expanding their AI capabilities, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals. According to Mohammad Zahri, Supermicro’s Regional Director, the company is dedicated to providing computing environments capable of managing more complex AI workloads. Robotics featured prominently, with Unitree showcasing intelligent robotics and AGIBOT demonstrating humanoid systems that integrate perception, decision-making, and physical action. Abel Deng, President of AGIBOT’s Middle East and Asia-Pacific region, described these systems as a new stage in human-technology interaction, moving AI into physical environments.
The event also featured PSYONIC’s Bionic Hand, a prosthetic system that responds to user movements and incorporates sensor and movement data, exemplifying the integration of AI and robotics to enhance human-machine interaction. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation efforts were highlighted through Tawakkalna, a comprehensive digital government application supported by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The platform, now serving over 36 million users, provides access to more than 1,700 government services and processes over 85 million transactions daily.
During LEAP 2026, 62 government entities were recognized for integrating their services into Tawakkalna, achieving the platform’s 2026 integration target. This addition included 926 services, expanding the range of public services available to citizens, residents, and visitors. Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, noted that the event signifies a shift from discussions about AI’s potential to showcasing technologies already deployed in fields like healthcare, robotics, space, and digital infrastructure.
LEAP 2026, organized by Tahaluf, brought together technology companies, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders in Saudi Arabia to explore sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, education, transportation, digital entertainment, and smart cities. The discussions and demonstrations emphasized Saudi Arabia’s commitment to using emerging technologies to enhance domestic capabilities, foster innovation, and create broad economic opportunities.
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