stc Kuwait Concludes Participation in the Fifth Edition of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

(MENAFN- Morimak) Kuwait, 08 September 2026: stc Kuwait, concluded its participation in LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of stc group’s presence as Strategic Partner of the conference. During the event, stc Kuwait signed several strategic agreements with leading global technology companies across artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT and managed connectivity. The agreements will expand the solutions and capabilities stc can offer to enterprise and government entities in Kuwait as their technology requirements continue to evolve.
stc Kuwait’s participation in LEAP 2026 reflects the company’s continued focus on keeping pace with the rapid developments shaping the technology sector and identifying new opportunities that can benefit its customers in Kuwait. The conference provided stc with direct access to global technology leaders, enabling knowledge exchange and identification of solutions relevant to its digital and ICT offering.
On the sidelines of the conference, H.E. Eng. Omar Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs and Information Technology, visited the stc booth, where he met with the company’s leadership and executive management. During the visit, he was briefed on the key solutions and advanced technologies showcased by stc in the areas of digital enablement, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to driving innovation and supporting the digital transformation journey in Kuwait.
Held from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, LEAP 2026 marked the fifth edition of the global technology event. The conference brought together more than 1,800 global technology brands and 1,000 speakers, alongside 600 startups and 1,900 investors. Over four days, LEAP provided a platform for discussions around emerging technologies, investment, innovation and developments shaping the future of the technology sector.
Expanding enterprise automation with UIpath
During the conference, stc Kuwait signed an agreement with UIpath to deliver Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI-driven automation solutions to its customers. The collaboration covers implementation, support and advisory services, allowing stc Kuwait to broaden its automation capabilities while helping organizations simplify processes through intelligent technologies.
Advancing enterprise data and AI capabilities with Cloudera
Through its partnership with Cloudera, stc Kuwait will expand its capabilities across hybrid data platforms, AI-powered analytics, data engineering and enterprise data management. The collaboration is aimed at helping organizations make more effective use of their data while supporting the adoption of AI and advanced analytics across their operations.
Simplifying enterprise IoT connectivity with Airlinq
Through its agreement with Airlinq, stc Kuwait will introduce a scalable IoT connectivity solution that enables enterprise customers to manage connected SIM fleets through a unified and automated platform. Customers will be able to manage shared data pools, service plans, policies, consumption and alerts through the solution, providing greater visibility over their connected devices.
Expanding managed cybersecurity capabilities with Cloudflare
stc Kuwait also entered into a strategic partnership with Cloudflare covering managed content delivery network services, DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access and Secure Access Service Edge solutions. Leveraging Cloudflare’s global edge network, the agreement will allow stc to offer enterprise customers a broader range of managed cybersecurity services.
Enhancing managed security services with Fortinet
Further expanding its cybersecurity portfolio, stc Kuwait partnered with Fortinet to enhance the managed security services available to organizations in Kuwait. Through Fortinet’s Managed Security Service Provider capabilities, stc Kuwait will be able to provide customers with comprehensive security solutions designed to protect their networks against a wide range of threats while simplifying deployment and ongoing operations.
Introducing AI-powered Network-as-a-Service with Nile
The partnership with Nile will enable stc Kuwait to offer AI-powered, secure Network-as-a-Service solutions to business customers. The collaboration introduces a next-generation managed connectivity model that gives business customers secure, scalable network environments with less complexity than traditional approaches.
Broadening technology collaboration with Huawei through CDN
CDN, a subsidiary of e-Portal Holding, signed an agreement with Huawei to establish a broad framework for collaboration across cloud, Network-as-a-Service, artificial intelligence and intelligent computing, as well as cybersecurity, IoT and industry-specific solutions. The partnership also covers communication and collaboration technologies, supported by joint solution development and go-to-market activities. Bringing together stc’s reach across Kuwait’s enterprise sector with Huawei’s technology capabilities will create opportunities to develop solutions for specific market needs and move promising concepts from proof-of-concept stages towards commercial deployment.
Building partnerships that bring global innovation to Kuwait
Collectively, the agreements signed at LEAP 2026 reflect stc Kuwait's approach to expanding its enterprise offering through partnerships with specialized global technology providers, covering automation, AI, cybersecurity, connectivity, and IoT — areas of growing importance to enterprises and government entities in Kuwait.

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