Saudi Arabia Could Rank As Europe's 5th Largest Tech Hub If In EU: Minister

Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said Saudi Arabia could have ranked the fifth-largest tech hub in Europe if part of the European Union (EU).

Speaking at the LEAP 25 Conference, the minister emphasised that attracting top thinkers, major investors, and innovators from around the world would drive progress not only for Saudi Arabia but also for the region and the entire world. He highlighted the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to mitigate challenges related to skills, digitisation, and governance.