07/08/2026

Communications Minister Holds Meetings in Hong Kong to Strengthen Partnerships in AI and Tech Innovation

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of bilateral meetings in Hong Kong during his visit to participate in LEAP East, aimed at strengthening technology partnerships between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, expanding collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, and advancing the technology innovation ecosystem.
The meetings included a discussion with Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Prof. Sun Dong on opportunities for cooperation in AI, advanced technologies, and the development of the technology innovation ecosystem between the two sides.
The minister also met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) Cordelia Chung to discuss opportunities for collaboration in startup enablement and developing pathways for national talent in promising technology fields.
In addition, the minister met with Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of SenseTime Dr. Xu Li to discuss advanced AI applications and opportunities to deploy them across key sectors, fostering technological innovation and opening new avenues for quality partnerships in the digital economy.