LEAP 2026: Pakistan’s IT exporters eye expansion in GCC region
Pakistan IT and IT-enabled companies received good response from foreign investors and tech companies, eyeing growth in exports in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. IT exporters believe that participation in the LEAP 2026 will translate into higher exports, as regional and international companies from different parts of the world participated in the technology event despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. LEAP is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology events, bringing together global technology leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers from across the globe. It was held from August 31 to September 3, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saad Shah, CEO of Hexalyze, said Pakistani IT companies had received a very positive response from Saudi companies and investors at LEAP 2026, particularly amid the strengthening relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He said the growing bilateral ties between the two countries at the state level could help Pakistani companies explore business opportunities in Saudi Arabia in areas such as AI automation, cybersecurity and enterprise solutions. “Saudi Arabia is a stable and growing market among the Gulf countries a
LEAP 2026: Pakistan’s IT exporters eye expansion in GCC region
Pakistan IT and IT-enabled companies received good response from foreign investors and tech companies, eyeing growth in exports in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. IT exporters believe that participation in the LEAP 2026 will translate into higher exports, as regional and international companies from different parts of the world participated in the technology event despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. LEAP is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology events, bringing together global technology leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers from across the globe. It was held from August 31 to September 3, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saad Shah, CEO of Hexalyze, said Pakistani IT companies had received a very positive response from Saudi companies and investors at LEAP 2026, particularly amid the strengthening relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He said the growing bilateral ties between the two countries at the state level could help Pakistani companies explore business opportunities in Saudi Arabia in areas such as AI automation, cybersecurity and enterprise solutions. “Saudi Arabia is a stable and growing market among the Gulf countries a
