AI
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How SDAIA is crafting Saudi’s data-driven future
As Saudi Arabia propels toward its Vision 2030—a national initiative to diversify the economy and build a vibrant, inclusive society—data and AI are transforming the landscape in ways that were once unimaginable.
Madinah: the heart of innovation
Madinah, a city renowned as Islam’s second holiest, is stepping into the future as it redefines what it means to be a smart city.
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…