Hong Kong’s finance chief will lead another business delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year, announcing the news as the city hosted the first overseas edition of one of the kingdom’s top technology conferences as part of efforts to boost ties with the Middle East.Speaking at the opening ceremony of LEAP East 2026 on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also announced that the conference’s Hong Kong edition would continue to be held annually for the next three years.For his second trip to Saudi Arabia since October 2025, Chan is set to front a delegation comprising representatives from companies focused on infrastructure, green technology, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, as well as professionals from the finance, investment and professional services sectors.
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WED · 2026-07-08 · 06:29 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0708-91108
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Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, announced plans for a second business delegation trip to Saudi Arabia later this year. This initiative aims to strengthen ties with the Middle East.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-08 · 06:29 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, announced plans for a second business delegation trip to Saudi Arabia later this year. This initiative aims to strengthen ties with the Middle East. The announcement coincided with Hong Kong hosting the first overseas edition of Saudi Arabia's LEAP East 2026 technology conference. Chan also confirmed that Hong Kong will host the conference annually for the next three years. His upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, following a previous visit in October 2025, will include representatives from various sectors such as infrastructure, green technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, finance, investment, and professional services.
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The delegation will include representatives from infrastructure, green technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, finance, investment, and professional services sectors.
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The LEAP conference's Hong Kong edition will continue to be held annually for the next three years.
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Hong Kong hosted the first overseas edition of Saudi Arabia's LEAP technology conference (LEAP East 2026).
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Hong Kong's finance chief Paul Chan will lead another business delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year.
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