At Leap 2025, Ericsson to reinforce commitment to Saudi Vision 2030

Håkan Cervell, vice president and head of Saudi Arabia at Ericsson Middle East and Africa
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Updated 29 January 2025
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At Leap 2025, Ericsson to reinforce commitment to Saudi Vision 2030

Ericsson will showcase its cutting-edge technologies and innovation leadership at LEAP 2025, taking place Feb. 9-12, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham. Demonstrating its commitment to Saudi Vision 2030, Ericsson will display advanced solutions, present live technology demonstrations, share success stories with partners, and unveil expert insights into the future of connectivity.

Under the theme “Step Forward: Discover the Unfolding Future,” Ericsson is reinforcing its long-standing partnership with its partners in Saudi Arabia, which spans more than four decades. Through collaborations with communication service providers, enterprises, and government entities, Ericsson is driving the localization of advanced technologies, nurturing local talent, and contributing to the Kingdom’s position as a global leader in technology and innovation.

Ericsson’s booth will feature interactive demonstrations, panel discussions, and technical sessions of its latest innovations across 5G, artificial intelligence, and advanced network solutions, and showcases on AI-powered networks and immersive use cases for consumers and enterprises. This will allow visitors to get a feel of networks of the future and explore how these technologies are enabling industries to digitize, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainability goals.

Adding to the event’s thought leadership, Ericsson will host live episodes for its Tech Insights podcast featuring industry leaders and experts discussing the transformative impact of connectivity on various sectors.

Håkan Cervell, vice president and head of Saudi Arabia at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, said: “Like every year, we are truly excited to showcase Ericsson’s innovative technologies at LEAP 2025, and how they are empowering a sustainable, connected future for Saudi Arabia and beyond. Our presence at this event reflects our steadfast dedication to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by enhancing digital infrastructure, fostering sustainability, and enabling progress through advanced connectivity solutions.”


Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Updated 19 February 2026
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Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.

The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.

The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.

The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.

Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.

During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.

The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.

This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.