stc at LEAP 2026: Connecting Global Networks to Saudi AI Data Centers
stc headlines its presence at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, unveiling a strategy to connect local data centers with the global network infrastructure.
Massive Infrastructure for Advanced Computing
The company's pavilion highlights a comprehensive suite of digital solutions supporting digital transformation, focusing on expanding connectivity via submarine cables, satellites, and terrestrial networks. This expansion ensures high speeds and reliability that meet the demands of complex computing and modern smart applications.
The corporation announced ambitious projects to develop infrastructure for AI-dedicated data centers, with a capacity reaching 250 megawatts. These facilities aim to process big data with high efficiency, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the Kingdom's tech sector on regional and global scales.
Strategic Global Partnerships
During a high-level dialogue session, stc CEO Alian Al-Watid emphasized the importance of the partnership with Huomai in strengthening communications infrastructure and market access. He clarified that these collaborations focus on three core pillars: data center infrastructure, connectivity networks, and expanding geographical reach.
The group aims to continue investing in technological innovation and building new partnerships with global and local firms, supporting the Kingdom's ambition to become a leading global hub for technology and artificial intelligence. This direction reflects a strong commitment to developing an advanced digital ecosystem that keeps pace with rapid developments in this critical field.
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