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Machine Learning on the upswing in KSA, plan to equip 1,000 skilled engineers

Riyadh, 27th March 2024: Characterized by an impeccable fusion of AI with analytics-driven solutions, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing myriad tech advancements

Saudi Arabia: On the road to become the world’s biggest investor in AI

The post-oil economy has given rise to a plethora of next-gen tech initiatives in the Kingdom. While futuristic smart cities and evolving datacentres are just to name a few...

Cutting through cutting-edge: Saudi Arabia launches AI Academy

Evolving as the biggest market for technology innovation in the Middle East and North Africa, the Kingdom has taken a bold initiative in the AI space.

Saudi Arabia takes giant strides towards seizing the data analytics market

While fulfilling escalating demands from numerous industries such as financial services, IT, healthcare, smart city, and others, the Kingdom is racing to get the best business insights from data.

Saudi Arabia plans $40 bln push into artificial intelligence, NYT reports

March 19 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's government plans to create a fund of about $40 billion to invest in artificial intelligence, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people briefed on the plans.

With $40B fund, Saudi Arabia looks to become world leader in AI

The fund would make the Gulf state the world’s largest investor in AI and help the kingdom realize its Vision 2030 agenda to diversify the economy away from oil..

5.5G to usher in a new era of AI-powered intelligence in the Middle East

Over the past five years, 5G deployment has seen rapid progress. By June 2023, there were over 260 commercial 5G networks worldwide, over 1.2 billion 5G users, and over 50,000 5G industry applications.

What will be the key technology trends in 2024?

A wider application of artificial intelligence (AI), demand for greater efficiency and innovation in data centres, consolidation, wider accepatance of cryptocurencies, higher focus on....

GenAI, sustainable tech and more: Emerging technology trends

Undoubtedly, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily existence. And its influence will only persist as industries continue to harness technological advancements to refine strategies....

Saudi Arabia Chatbots Market Marvels Diving into the Dazzling World of Latest Trends

We released a new market study on “Saudi Arabia Chatbots Market” Research Report 2023-2032 Market with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Chat, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy..

Industry 4.0 lighthouses commended for AI-based productivity, sustainability gains

The World Economic Forum has inducted 21 manufacturing operations into its Industry 4.0 hall-of-fame based on their usage of sundry digital tech, notably AI, to raise productivity..

Trends that will rule digital marketing in the region

There has been a shift to omni-channel media, merging traditional and digital strategies, which has lead TV networks to diversify content across platforms.

More than 70% of organizations in KSA view technology as key to achieving their sustainability goals

Technology has emerged as a key enabler to sustainability success, and its role will only continue to grow with the advent of more sophisticated AI tools....

Scientists develop AI model to predict earthquakes in Arabian Peninsula

Scientists say they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model which would efficiently interpret and recognize the behavior of certain factors in seismic-prone regions to forecast earthquakes before their occurrence.

Saudi Arabia creating perfect environment for AI entrepreneurs to thrive: Russian data science expert

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was creating the perfect environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive in the digital and artificial intelligence sector, a leading Russian data science expert has said.

Beamtree signs partnership to deploy AI data, decision support solutions in Saudi’s public hospitals

Beamtree, ASX-listed provider of health technology solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership to roll out its AI data and decision support products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

AI a ‘necessity’ in Saudi healthcare, but will never replace doctors: Hospital chief

Artificial intelligence will not replace physicians, but rather empower them to match Saudi Arabia’s rapidly modernizing healthcare system, the Chief Information Officer of one of the Kingdom...

UAE businesses have AI regulation as a top priority

Innovation is naturally playing a key role in shaping the future enterprises, 59% of UAE business leaders say their investment in advanced technology will increase and 82% say that AI is already impa....

McKinsey launches AI subsidiary QuantumBlack in Middle East

McKinsey & Company has launched its QuantumBlack subsidiary in the Middle East, opening for business from the firm’s offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in Government Strategy Index for AI

Saudi Arabia ranked first in the world in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence (AI) – one of the indicators of the global classification of AI compiled by Tortoise Intelligence.

Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and Rackspace Technology Sign Memorandum of Understanding

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), a government agency with a mission to unlock the value of data as a national asset, today.....

THE IMPACT OF DATA PRIVACY IN SAUDI ARABIA

Protecting personal information becomes more crucial as technology develops and businesses try to reach new markets. Growing worries about Microsoft’s and Google’s data privacy policies in Saudi Arabia have been raised...

Saudi Awwal Bank partners with Quant to empower retail sector through data-driven solutions

The Saudi Awwal Bank has announced its strategic partnership with Quant, a data science company specializing in artificial intelligence and data analytics for the retail and real estate sectors..

Striim Deepens its Partnership with Google in the KSA Region for Enhanced Data Analytics

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim is thrilled to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud, now generally available within th...

Race To AI Supremacy: UAE and Saudi Arabia are falling over each other to woo Nvidia for chips

Saudi Arabia and UAE are investing heavily in AI and AI Chips, and are practically falling over each other to woo NVIDIA. Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology or KAUST has...

Satellogic and Quant Data & Analytics Announce 3-Year Agreement

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation data (“EO”) collection, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Quant...

Orange Business to Deliver Smart City Platform at Saudi Arabia’s Prime Business District

Orange Business, the enterprise division of Orange, has signed a deal with the King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) to design, build and run a Smart..

Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice

Healthcare systems are complex and challenging for all stakeholders, but artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various fields, including healthcare, with the potential to improve patient care and quality of life..

How Raqmiyat empowers UAE & KSA organisations with data & analytics excellence

In today’s digital era, data stands as the most precious asset for businesses, playing a pivotal role in their success. For enterprises in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi A.....

Orange plots next gen smart city with Saudi deal

Orange Business won a contract to build and run a smart city platform integrating AI and data analytics for a large business district in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a project it indicated would use next level digital urban infrastructure.

Infosys and Aramco announce HR data analytics MoU

Infosys said on Monday, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian petroleum and energy company Aramco, to collaborate on human resource (HR) technology.

Saudi Arabia AI authority achieves $13 billion in savings since launch

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority boasts a diverse portfolio of unique digital initiatives and projects, encompassing datasets, sustainability solutions, energy efficiency progra....

Tech Mahindra to open Data, AI cloud center in Saudi Arabia

Tech Mahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), Saudi Arabia, to establish a Data & AI....

Google, Intel to Expand Strategic Partnerships in Saudi Arabia

Global technology giants Google and Intel discussed expanding strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia in various fields including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cloud Computing.

Orange to build, manage smart city platform for key Saudi business district

Orange Business, the enterprise division of Orange, has signed a deal to tie together existing digital systems and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in the Al Aqeeq area of Riyadh, and wrap it up in new data analytics and AI Services.

Tech Mahindra to open Data, AI cloud center in Saudi Arabia

Tech Mahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), Saudi Arabia, to establish a Data & AI and a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh.....

Orange plots next gen smart city with Saudi deal

The agreement is with the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company and covers the deployment of the infrastructure, system integration and collaborations to develop fresh use cases for the platform.....

Saudi Arabia to display AI-powered smart city technology in Spain

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will showcase its achievements in building smart townships at a global event in Spain through the participation of its artificial intelligence authority.....

How is AI revolutionising urban development in the Middle East?

Data-driven video technology, utilising AI and smart city infrastructure, is a crucial catalyst for this evolution. Analysing real-time video data from cameras and sensors enhances security, optimises traffic management, and informs urban planning....

Saudi Arabia saves over $13bn since launch of AI authority

Saudi Arabia has made major savings and taken technological leap forward since formation of AI and data authority.....

SDAIA Information Director: Saudi Arabia is pioneer in Smart City initiatives

The director of the National Information Center at the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Esam bin Abdullah Al-Wagait, confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched initiatives in the field of smart cities....

Why Data Is The New Oil For Middle East Energy Providers

Digitalization of the U.S. energy industry has revolutionized how utilities approach grid management and engage with consumers in an evolving landscape....

SDAIA exchanges knowledge expertise in data, AI with public, private sectors in Korea

RIYADH — A delegation of various sectors at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) visited South Korea between Feb. 27 and March 3, 2023, during which delegates met with several officials from the public and private sectors to exchange knowledge and expertise in data and .....

Artificial Intelligence in the Middle East: Opportunities and New Markets

In an effort to increase productivity and efficiency, countries across the world are racing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their public administrations and economic sectors. Several nations in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia....

Saudi Arabia signs off on Artificial Intelligence policy

"Data is the single most important driver of our growth and reform and we have a clear roadmap for transforming Saudi Arabia into a leading AI and data-driven economy,” said Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Al Ghamdi, president of SDAIA"....

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Data and AI Dynamics: Shaping the Future Landscape of the Digital Economy

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Machine Learning on the upswing in KSA, plan to equip 1,000 skilled engineers

Saudi Arabia: On the road to become the world’s biggest investor in AI

Cutting through cutting-edge: Saudi Arabia launches AI Academy

Saudi Arabia takes giant strides towards seizing the data analytics market

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