Riyadh, August 31, 2026: Lenovo has unveiled its first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion in the Kingdom and its efforts to strengthen local capabilities in advanced manufacturing, technology and innovation.
The laptop is among the first products to emerge from Lenovo’s new manufacturing facility in Riyadh, developed as part of the company’s strategic collaboration with ALAT, a Public Investment Fund-backed company, to establish advanced manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia and integrate them into Lenovo’s global manufacturing and supply-chain network.
First Products from the Riyadh Facility
Lenovo said the newly unveiled laptop was produced in Riyadh, while mass production of a limited range of products is expected to begin in late 2026. The facility is designed to strengthen local industrial capabilities while supporting Lenovo’s regional and global operations.
The Riyadh facility forms part of Lenovo’s global manufacturing network of more than 30 sites across 11 countries. According to the company, it is also the first Lenovo facility globally designed to produce its full portfolio, including PCs, desktops, Motorola smartphones and servers.
Strategic Partnership with ALAT
The development builds on Lenovo’s strategic partnership with ALAT, announced in 2024 and completed in January 2025 through a $2 billion investment, alongside agreements aimed at expanding Lenovo’s global footprint and strengthening manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
In February 2025, Lenovo and ALAT broke ground on the new Riyadh manufacturing facility, which spans approximately 200,000 square meters. The facility is planned to manufacture millions of laptops, desktops and servers annually, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions for economic diversification, industrial development and technological advancement.
Building Saudi Talent and Innovation
The partnership extends beyond manufacturing. Lenovo is working with ALAT, the Human Resources Development Fund and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to develop Saudi talent in engineering, smart manufacturing and advanced technologies.
The company has already begun training Saudi engineers at its global manufacturing facilities, supporting knowledge transfer and strengthening local capabilities in advanced manufacturing, research and development, and emerging technologies.
Lenovo is also expanding its broader presence in the Kingdom through its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa regional headquarters in Riyadh, alongside plans to strengthen research and development activities and investment in local talent.
Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Position as a Technology Hub
The unveiling of Lenovo’s first Saudi-manufactured laptop highlights the Kingdom’s growing role in advanced technology manufacturing, innovation and global supply chains.
Lenovo says Saudi Arabia is expected to play an increasingly important role in its global manufacturing, innovation and supply-chain network. The company’s investments with ALAT also support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, including industrial development, knowledge transfer, job creation and the expansion of a technology-driven economy.
