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Saudi Gazette
10-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Over 680 exceptional talents and researchers in technology sector obtain Saudi Premium Residency
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced at the fourth edition of the LEAP 2025 Technology Conference that as many as 685 exceptional talents and researchers in the technology sector have obtained Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia under the 'Exceptional Competence Residency' product. This was revealed in a session on the second day of the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center on Monday. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha inaugurated the conference under the theme "Into New Worlds" at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center on Sunday. The list of holders of Premium Residency under the 'Exceptional Competence Residency' product is topped by 5G technology specialists with 16 percent, followed by cloud computing specialists with 15 percent. These fields are the cornerstone of enhancing digital infrastructure, which enhances the Kingdom's position as a leading country in adopting modern technologies. In the context of supporting innovation, Premium Residency was granted to experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, who constituted 12 percent of the talents who were granted Premium Residency. These fields are among the priorities in the Kingdom, due to their role in contributing to the development of many sectors such as healthcare, education, and digital industries. Big data experts constitute 13 percent of the number of Premium Residency recipients, and it is one of the specializations that is witnessing rapid global growth in advanced economies that rely on the analysis of large and complex data. The attraction was not limited to these fields, but also included attracting professionals in Internet of Things technologies, financial technology, and advanced computing, which are areas that are considered priorities in supporting the growth of the Kingdom's digital economy for the present and the future. These experts came from various countries around the world, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and Egypt. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks, through the "Exceptional Competence Residency" product provided by the Premium Residency Center, to empower global digital talents in the Kingdom and enhance the innovation environment. This contributes to achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030, and enhances its position as a global center for artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation, and contributes to job creation, knowledge transfer to national cadres, and enhancing the exchange of experiences.
Daily Tribune
05-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
14 Bahraini companies take part in LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh
The Labour Fund 'Tamkeen' announced its support for the participation of 14 leading technology companies in the fourth edition of LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to technology and innovation. Tamkeen's support of the Bahrain Pavillion comes in line with Tamkeen's ongoing commitment to fostering the growth of Bahraini enterprises. The pavilion organized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), and provides Bahraini companies the unique opportunity to engage with the global technology scene. The Bahrain Pavilion will feature a distinguished selection of Bahraini tech companies, including: Twazn, Makkan , Unipal, Numuw Telemedicine, Loyal , Parcel Delivery, Procode, Sellou , DesignEase, Infinite Clouds, Qeta'at Platform, Travilege Solutions, Silent Power for Renewable Energy and the Shaikh Nasser Center for Innovation and Consultancy. Participating companies will gain valuable opportunities to advance their businesses, secure investment and network with industry leaders, experts and investors. This will enhance their competitiveness, allow them to explore the latest innovations and foster strategic partnerships that will support their expansion into regional and global markets. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.
Biz Bahrain
05-02-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
14 Bahraini companies take part in LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh
The Labour Fund 'Tamkeen' announced its support for the participation of 14 leading technology companies in the fourth edition of LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to technology and innovation. Tamkeen's support of the Bahrain Pavillion comes in line with Tamkeen's ongoing commitment to fostering the growth of Bahraini enterprises. The pavilion organized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), and provides Bahraini companies the unique opportunity to engage with the global technology scene. The Bahrain Pavilion will feature a distinguished selection of Bahraini tech companies, including: Twazn, Makkan , Unipal, Numuw Telemedicine, Loyal , Parcel Delivery, Procode, Sellou , DesignEase, Infinite Clouds, Qeta'at Platform, Travilege Solutions, Silent Power for Renewable Energy and the Shaikh Nasser Center for Innovation and Consultancy. Participating companies will gain valuable opportunities to advance their businesses, secure investment and network with industry leaders, experts and investors. This will enhance their competitiveness, allow them to explore the latest innovations and foster strategic partnerships that will support their expansion into regional and global markets. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector. LEAP 2025 aims to create a collaborative environment that enhances the growth and development of the digital economy with a focus on innovation and technological advancement. This year's event features tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google and is a prominent platform for tech enthusiasts further highlighting the evolving global tech landscape. The event will host thousands of speakers in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence across 17 content tracks providing entrepreneurs with invaluable insights from international experts.
Trade Arabia
04-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Tamkeen helps 14 Bahraini companies take part in LEAP 2025
Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support to 14 leading technology companies from the kingdom to take part in the fourth edition of LEAP 2025 Technology Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to technology and innovation. Tamkeen's support of the Bahrain Pavillion, organized by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), comes in line with its ongoing commitment to fostering the growth of local enterprises. The pavilion provides Bahraini companies the unique opportunity to engage with the global technology scene, said the statement from Tamkeen. It will feature a distinguished selection of Bahraini tech companies, including: Twazn, Makkan , Unipal, Numuw Telemedicine, Loyal , Parcel Delivery, Procode, Sellou , DesignEase, Infinite Clouds, Qeta'at Platform, Travilege Solutions, Silent Power for Renewable Energy and the Shaikh Nasser Center for Innovation and Consultancy. Participating companies will gain valuable opportunities to advance their businesses, secure investment and network with industry leaders, experts and investors, it stated. This will enhance their competitiveness, allow them to explore the latest innovations and foster strategic partnerships that will support their expansion into regional and global markets, it added. This support aligns with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for 2025, which focuses on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector. LEAP 2025 aims to create a collaborative environment that enhances the growth and development of the digital economy with a focus on innovation and technological advancement. This year's event features tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google and is a prominent platform for tech enthusiasts further highlighting the evolving global tech landscape, said the statement.
