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Since establishing the KAUST Artificial Intelligence Initiative in 2021 and naming world-renowned, “father of modern AI” Jürgen Schmidhuber as its director, KAUST has leveraged its considerable infrastructure of pioneering experts and advanced technologies.
KAUST’s pioneering AI initiatives showcased at Global AI Summit 2022
RIYADH — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) joins AI innovators, industry and government leaders, policy makers and collaborators from around the world at the 2022 Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Riyadh on Tuesday.KAUST is working to increase the human capacity and innovation of AI in Saudi Arabia and the region. The summit is a central hub, aligning stakeholders for dialogue and strategy.Since establishing the KAUST Artificial Intelligence Initiative in 2021 and naming world-renowned, “father of modern AI” Jürgen Schmidhuber as its director, KAUST has leveraged its considerable infrastructure of pioneering experts and advanced technologies to partner with key public and private sector institutions in Saudi Arabia to embed AI in major areas of...
September 13, 2022

KAUST’s pioneering AI initiatives showcased at Global AI Summit 2022

King, Crown Prince condole China president on victims of Sichuan Province earthquake
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, on the victims of the earthquake in Sichuan province.In his cable, the King said: “We have learned the news of the earthquake in China’s southwestern Sichuan province, and the resulting deaths and injuries. We send to Your Excellency, the families of the deceased and to your friendly people, deepest condolence and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery”.Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, too sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, on the victims of the earthquake in Sichuan province.In his cable, the...
September 13, 2022

King, Crown Prince condole China president on victims of Sichuan Province earthquake

2nd Global AI Summit kicks off in Riyadh
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the 2nd Global AI Summit, held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity”, kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday with the participation of more than 10,000 people and 200 speakers from 90 countries, representing policymakers, specialists and others concerned with AI.The three-day summit is held at King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.The patronage by the Crown Prince of the 2nd edition of the summit reflects his keenness to benefit from this vital sector to realize the development of the Kingdom and to make it a pioneering global model in building knowledge economies to serve current and future generations...
September 13, 2022

2nd Global AI Summit kicks off in Riyadh

Monsha’at: Wholesale, retail sectors post 6.3% growth in 90 days
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s wholesale and retail sectors as well as trade, hotel and restaurant industries have witnessed a growth rate of 6.3 percent during the 90-day period in the second quarter of 2022. The boom in these sectors was attributed mainly to the implementation of a series of proactive government policies to support the private sector during and after the coronavirus pandemic period, sources at the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) revealed to Okaz/Saudi Gazette. According to the report of the authority for the second quarter of the current year, the investments in the thriving food industry sector shot up to SR 221 billion during the year 2021. The market value of food and delivery applications reached SR1.91 billion during...
September 13, 2022

Monsha’at: Wholesale, retail sectors post 6.3% growth in 90 days

CITC’s frequency licensing fee regulations come into force
RIYADH — The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced that the Frequency Licensing Fee Regulations entered into force. The regulations have been approved by the Council of Ministers in Decision No. (632) on 15/11/1443H (14/06/2022) and will be applied to all frequency licenses.The regulations are intended to support investments in wireless technologies in Saudi Arabia, facilitate access to scarce spectrum resources, and accommodate the growing needs for spectrum as wireless technologies evolve. — SPA
September 13, 2022

CITC’s frequency licensing fee regulations come into force

Reem Alatawi is one of Saudi Arabia's top shooters and is seen here taking first place in a national competition. — Joseph Hammond/Zenger
Saudi women take up shooting after gun ownership legalized
By Joseph HammondRIYADH — Saudi women can now legally lock and load. In barely two years, Saudi women have earned the right to both drive and to own a firearm. While women have been legally behind the wheel since 2019, it was only last year that they were allowed to own firearms.During the COVID-19 pandemic, shooting became popular with many Saudis as a social distanced and outdoor activity. Yet, some women have been shooting for far longer."At a young age my father taught me how to use and train with air rifles. I later joined the Saudi Archery Federation," said Reem Alatawi, who later earned first place in a Saudi shooting competition.Alatawi pointed out how relatively straightforward the process is. Potential owners first select the firearm they want to purchase either...
September 13, 2022

Saudi women take up shooting after gun ownership legalized

The report indicated that the fifth reason is represented in restricting the supply of spare parts to competitors of approved distributors with the original equipment manufacturers, or supplying them at high prices.
6 indicators of monopolistic practices in car sales, spare parts sector
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — There are six indicators of monopolistic practices in the sectors of selling cars, after-sales services, and automobile spare parts in the Kingdom, according to a recent study, carried out by the General Authority for CompetitionThe report showed that exclusive distribution agreements concluded between Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and local distributors have contributed to creating barriers for the entry of new players due to abuse of dominance or prevention of competition from reaching the market.The authority pointed out that the distributors own several competing brands, which create the possibility of increasing market power in retail prices or car fleet sales prices to achieve a higher market power for the distributor.According to the...
September 13, 2022

6 indicators of monopolistic practices in car sales, spare parts sector

The 51st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was inaugurated here Monday with the participation of a delegation from Saudi Arabia led by Vice-President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-Khayyal.
HRC’s Al-Khayyal leads Saudi team in UN rights body’s 51st regular session in Geneva
GENEVA — The 51st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was inaugurated here Monday with the participation of a delegation from Saudi Arabia led by Vice-President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-Khayyal.The Saudi delegation took part in the session in the presence of Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Office at Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen Bin Majed bin Khothaila, and a number of members of the HRC’s Board.Al-Khayyal said that the United Nations Human Rights Council plays an active role in promoting human rights principles at the international level, pointing to the Kingdom’s progress and qualitative reforms in all fields in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, especially in the field...
September 12, 2022

HRC’s Al-Khayyal leads Saudi team in UN rights body’s 51st regular session in Geneva

The 2nd Saudi International Iron and Steel Conference 2022 in Riyadh on Monday.
Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia to launch global initiative to attract supply chains
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced that Saudi Arabia plans to launch a global initiative to attract global supply chains to the Kingdom, including iron and steel.“The program will focus on enhancing the efficiency of global supply chains and their ability to recover by attracting foreign direct investment,” he said while addressing the 2nd Saudi International Iron and Steel Conference 2022 here on Monday.Al-Falih said that the initiative will also focus on forging partnerships with manufacturers from the Saudi private sector. “The Kingdom has the capabilities and strategic advantages that put it in a privileged position to become a party of great importance regionally and globally in the field of iron and steel industry in the near...
September 12, 2022

Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia to launch global initiative to attract supply chains

The second Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, organized by SDAIA, is scheduled to commence Tuesday under the theme
Saudi Arabia to host second Global AI Summit
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the second Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, organized by SDAIA, is scheduled to commence Tuesday under the theme "Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity", with the participation of more than 10,000 people of policymakers, specialists and concerned figures with AI.According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the summit will be held at the headquarters of the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh between Sept. 13 and 15, 2022.Organizers have completed all preparations to embark on the summit that will go over all aspects of AI, including the present, challenges and aspirations to benefit from AI...
September 12, 2022

Saudi Arabia to host second Global AI Summit

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