Riyadh, February 24, 2025 – Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, participated in a series of high-level discussions during the LEAP25 tech conference held in Riyadh, where he met with key figures including Bahraini Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and executives from several leading global technology companies. The event, which brought together key players from the tech world, was a platform for sharing innovations and exploring new opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital and industrial sectors.
Accompanying Alkhorayef in the meeting was Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Alahmari, Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister for Planning and Development. Their discussions centered on strengthening the economic and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with particular emphasis on enhancing exports and exploring mutual opportunities in the logistics sector. This conversation underlined both nations' shared commitment to fostering deeper ties and expanding their cooperative efforts in trade and infrastructure development, especially in the context of the rapidly evolving global digital economy.
In addition to his diplomatic engagements, Minister Alkhorayef held productive talks with representatives from major international technology companies that were actively participating in the LEAP25 exhibition, including industry giants such as DAMAC, HP, and Schneider Electric. These discussions focused on innovative digital infrastructure solutions designed to drive forward transformation in the industrial and mining sectors, sectors that are integral to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic diversification plans. The Minister emphasized the importance of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity, streamline operations, and build a more sustainable and efficient industrial ecosystem.
As part of his visit to the LEAP25 conference, Alkhorayef also toured the exhibition, exploring the digital services, products, and innovative solutions being presented by leading global tech companies. The exhibition, which features advancements in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), showcases the role that these innovations will play in shaping the future of industries worldwide, including Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining sectors.
The event also marked the official launch of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources' participation in the LEAP25 exhibition, which ran from February 9 to 12, 2025. With its focus on digital transformation, the exhibition served as an ideal platform for sharing the Kingdom's progress in integrating advanced technologies into its industrial base, paving the way for further collaboration between government entities and private sector players. Alkhorayef's presence underscored Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to advancing its industrial sectors through the strategic adoption of emerging technologies, positioning the Kingdom as a leader in digital innovation in the Middle East and beyond.
