Lenovo to Start Riyadh Factory in late 2026

Lenovo plans to begin large-scale production at its manufacturing facility in Riyadh by the end of 2026, following the unveiling at "LIP 2026" of the first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia. The facility was established on an area of 200,000 square meters, making it the largest outside China, and it produces a range of products including laptops, desktop devices, servers, and Motorola phones. The company is focused on localizing the tech industry and creating employment opportunities for Saudi nationals, with the initial batch of 100 Saudi engineers forming part of its hiring plan. Additionally, Lenovo has launched a research and development center in Saudi Arabia to boost local innovation. The company's regional headquarters in Riyadh serves as a key hub for its operations across the Middle East and Africa, supported by a global manufacturing network comprised of over 30 facilities in 11 markets to address market fluctuations and supply chain challenges. Currently, the company faces pricing pressures on memory chips due to rising demand for AI technologies, and it is working to maintain competitiveness by diversifying its supply sources. Lenovo's revenues amount to $83 billion, serving millions of customers across 180 markets with a wide range of tech products and services.

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