Making a case for wonder
Why one of humanity's oldest emotions might also be our greatest innovation engine.
Why one of humanity's oldest emotions might also be our greatest innovation engine.
Researchers are training foundation models on simulations and matter.
Why SETI researchers think we've been listening too narrowly for alien life – and what it teaches us about science, innovation and curiosity.
Discover what synthetic data is, why organisations are using it to train AI, and how it could help solve privacy, bias and data scarcity challenges.
What two Rocket Fuel winners tell us about the next generation of regional startups.
Discover how LEAP Rocket Fuel winner Daleela grew to 400,000 users, completed 8,000 consultations and expanded women's healthcare across the region.
How AI agents, automation and hybrid workforces are changing enterprise teams in Saudi Arabia.
Why Saudi Arabia’s ‘fast-follower’ approach to AI and technology may be its biggest competitive advantage.
Discover how technology is transforming travel in 2026, blurring the boundaries between movement, work, identity and everyday life.
Explore three major tech breakthroughs of 2026, from fusion energy advances to space robotics and humanoid surgical systems.
Find out how water intelligence platforms are transforming infrastructure through smart meters, IoT sensors, cloud systems, and real-time analytics across global cities.
Ageing water infrastructure is creating new opportunities for startups in predictive maintenance, smart metering, infrastructure analytics, and water technology platforms.
LEAP’s fifth edition takes place from 31 August – 3 September 2026 in Riyadh. Explore the available passes and choose the option that best matches how you want to take part.
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Step into the theatre as we explore the future of surgical technology and how innovative discoveries are reshaping the way surgeons operate and train the next generation. Join some of the worlds most renowned surgeons as they look to the future of health tech and how technology can change lives
Today, it seems as if you cannot avoid NFTs. The news, social media, business moguls, venture capitalists, and teenagers alike are all buzzing about them. From mid-2021, we have started to see venture capital investment in NFT marketplaces, along with some exclusive NFT-directed funds being established. Now we
To celebrate International Women’s Day and the theme #Breakingthebias, we will be looking at exciting projects that are being led by women and how tech is opening opportunities for female leaders. Get first-hand experience from female leaders in the tech industry, including 2019’s Woman of the Year
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On November 30th 2022, ChatGPT was launched by San Francisco-based OpenAI. It arrived in our lives with a bang – and people had strong feelings about it. But what about now? One year on, what are people using ChatGPT for – and has the novelty worn off?
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