The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with IBM, concluded the Quantum Technologies Leadership Program in Zurich, Switzerland, aimed at enhancing the readiness of leaders and decision-makers to capitalize on opportunities offered by quantum technologies in computing, communications, and sensing, while supporting technological innovation.
 Hosted by IBM Research Europe – Zurich, the program provided knowledge-based and practical experience focused on assessing the opportunities and risks associated with quantum technologies, anticipating their future implications for various sectors, and developing policies that support preparedness. It combined practical simulations with international case studies to enable participants to apply technical knowledge to informed strategic decision-making.
 The program also included a visit to QuantumBasel in Basel, Switzerland, where participants explored the quantum computing innovation ecosystem and its practical applications, as well as the center’s collaboration with IonQ, deepening leaders’ understanding of pathways for transitioning quantum technologies from research to commercial applications.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held bilateral meetings in Seattle with the leadership of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft to discuss expanding the Kingdom's artificial intelligence infrastructure and computing capabilities.
 During talks with AWS CEO Matt Garman, Alswaha reviewed accelerating the expansion of the AI Zone developed in partnership with HUMAIN, deploying AWS Trainium accelerators within Saudi Arabia's computing ecosystem, and integrating AWS AI services to support large-scale model operations.
 In a meeting with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, the minister discussed fast-tracking AI solution adoption across government bodies and private enterprises, as well as strengthening national workforce capabilities in advanced digital technologies.
 The discussions concluded Alswaha's official visit to the United States, which aimed to deepen strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, develop critical digital infrastructure, and reinforce the Kingdom's position as a regional hub for AI and the digital economy.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha concluded the fourth day of his visit to Silicon Valley with a series of high-level meetings with global technology executives and venture capitalists, aimed at expanding strategic partnerships in artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, advanced computing, and local manufacturing.
 Alswaha met with NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang to discuss scaling AI factories developed by HUMAIN in partnership with the firm, adopting next-generation platforms to accelerate AI model deployment, and expanding national infrastructure capabilities.
 In talks with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the minister explored expanding semiconductor and advanced computing collaborations, localizing solutions, activating Intel Foundry operations in the Kingdom, and integrating Intel technologies into HUMAIN's computational ecosystem.
 Discussions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) President and CEO Antonio Neri focused on accelerating local AI hardware manufacturing and integrating HPE's AI factory frameworks with HUMAIN's computing infrastructure.
 To drive tech financing and startup growth, Alswaha met with Kleiner Perkins Managing Partner and General Partner Mamoon Hamid. Discussions centered on expanding investments into Saudi AI and deep-tech enterprises, attracting portfolio companies to establish Saudi operations, and linking domestic startups to international venture capital networks.
 These engagements support Saudi Arabia's strategic drive to embed itself in global AI and semiconductor value chains, localize deep tech, attract foreign direct investment, and enhance the digital economy's global competitiveness.