AI
20 articles
The human touch behind Saudi’s smart cities
As the sun sets on the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII8), a renewed momentum pulses through Riyadh.
06/11/2024
Harvesting tech
As agriculture faces mounting challenges from climate change, population growth, and finite arable land; technology and sustainability have become the twin pillars shaping the future of farming. CNH, a global leader in this arena, is at the forefront of these…
24/10/2024
Shattering the stethoscope ceiling
In the heart of Qatar, amidst the azure waters of the Arabian Sea, lies a beacon of innovation and compassion: Sidra Medicine. Guiding this revolutionary healthcare institution is Dr. Sikirat Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, a visionary leader driven by a passion for…
25/06/2024
Revolutionizing Saudi E-Commerce
When businesses in Saudi Arabia want to sell more online, Salman Butt is the man they turn to first. The co-founder of e-commerce platform Salla is enabling companies of all sizes to flourish in the Saudi Arabian online commerce market,…
09/01/2024
Technology to feed the world
A year after the UN announced that the global population had reached more than 8 billion, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of agricultural equipment continues to develop smarter ways for farmers to feed the world as efficiently and sustainably…
28/11/2023
AI for a greener tomorrow
In March this year, citing profound risks to humanity, hundreds of scientists and technology executives signed an open letter urging a moratorium on the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. But Professor Eric Xing says pressing pause would be…
09/05/2024
Driving the future of technology
Just over a decade ago, artificial intelligence pioneer Luc Julia helped bring the world’s most popular voice assistant to life. Now he’s come home to France to change forever the way we drive.
29/05/2023
Can we slow down aging?
Wareed Alenaini has always been fascinated by the possibilities of preventative medicine. The Saudi-born founder of Twinn Health has developed an AI-driven analysis platform that can help doctors delay the onset of age-related diseases. In an aging world, the ability…
11/05/2023
Immerse yourself in the future
Harnessing the power of innovations such as AR and VR, Khalid Al-Muawad’s technology company Midwam is transforming the visitor experience of art, history, and culture, taking customer engagement to a new level.
10/01/2023
A bright future for music in MENA
There are only a few regions in the world where hundreds of millions of young people share a similar language and culture across different national boundaries, united by a passion for music and dance. One of those places, Latin America,…
09/08/2022