Riyadh, August 31, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov visited the global technology exhibition LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, touring the unified National Pavilion of Kazakhstan organized by the Astana Hub International Technopark. As part of the exposition, Astana Hub presented the country’s digital ecosystem to the international community, highlighting the Digital Nomad Visa and Digital Nomad Residency programs, tax incentives, acceleration initiatives, and venture opportunities for foreign enterprises.

Five Kazakhstani startups showcased their innovative solutions at the pavilion: Taulau (AI-powered IT product creation), MediCards (digitalization of dental clinics), DataMost AI (PDPL data protection compliance in KSA), askAlem (AI agent payment security), and Cyberlabs (interactive training cyber range).

During meetings with the startup representatives, the Ambassador commended the high technological maturity of the domestic solutions and their strong alignment with the demands of both global and Middle Eastern markets.

Kazakhstan’s participation in LEAP 2026 creates significant opportunities for attracting direct venture capital, forging partnerships with regulators and corporations across the MENA region, and reinforcing Kazakhstan's standing as a leading digital hub of Eurasia.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1283545?lang=ru