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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are purchasing thousands of Nvidia’s AI chips
Nvidia’s graphics processing units are in high demand as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates snapped up thousands of its chips to build artificial intelligence software, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing unnamed sources. Saudi Arabia purchased at least 3,000 of Nvidia’s H100 chips, and the UAE, which has also begun work on its…
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AI will contribute $135 billion to Saudi economy in 2030
Artificial intelligence is set to contribute $135 billion to the Saudi economy in 2030, making the Kingdom the biggest beneficiary of the technology in the Middle East, according to global consultancy firm PwC. A report from the company noted that AI could add $320 billion to the region’s economy, equivalent to 11 percent of gross…
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The Middle East is spearheading the metaverse revolution
The metaverse technology is set to transform the global competitiveness of companies, and Saudi Arabia is embracing this vision. Spearheading the initiative is the Royal Commission for AlUla, which has unveiled a captivating metaverse experience. Users can now virtually explore and interact with the Tomb of Lihyan, Hegra’s largest tomb, providing a unique glimpse into the country’s…
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KAUST is using AI to determine sustainable fishing practices
A leading Saudi university has started employing artificial intelligence to help preserve Red Sea fish species and assess their sustainability. Through its innovative scientific research and various data-based methods, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is using algorithms to analyze masses of statistics about fish populations, fishing practices, and environmental factors. Thuwal-based KAUST…
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Saudi Arabia ranks first in the ‘government strategy’ sector on AI Global Index
Saudi Arabia has been ranked first globally in the “government strategy” sector of a recently published artificial intelligence report, which evaluates more than 60 countries in the world, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The Global AI Index, one of the indicators of the international classification of artificial intelligence issued by UK-based news website…
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Tuwaiq Academy offers the Metaverse Academy camps for students in Saudi Arabia
Tuwaiq Academy has opened registration for the Metaverse Academy camps for students in Riyadh. The camps, the first of their kind in the Middle East and North Africa, will be held in partnership with Meta and will teach trainees to build and develop metaverse systems. Three educational tracks will vary in duration, with one-day, four-week,…
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Saudi Arabia Authority of Data and AI has launched a beta version of its Arabic AI chat app, Allam
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, in cooperation with global technology company Nvidia, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Center of Excellence for Generative Artificial Intelligence. The authority also launched a beta version of its AI chat application, Allam, which supports the use of the Arabic language and is described as the first of its kind…
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Saudi Arabia is looking to employ the metaverse tech in their smart cities
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union organized a virtual discussion on employing metaverse technology in smart cities. The discussion — which focused on how metaverse technology can contribute to developing education, improving livelihoods, creating new sources of income, providing access to public and private services, promoting global…
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Ithra and the Cinema Society introduce programs and initiatives such as VR to further develop the film sector in KSA
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, has teamed up with the Cinema Society in Dhahran to introduce programs and initiatives designed to aid the development of the film sector in the Kingdom and help local industry professionals to develop their talents. The partnership agreement was signed by Abdullah Al-Rashed, Ithra’s…
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Saudi Arabia looks at the Metaverse as an innovative and exciting new technology
The digital era has significantly shaped both societal and economic dynamics, becoming the main force that drives changes and trends. Its presence is evident in our everyday lives, even in the highest levels of decision-making. With the ever-growing importance of the digital space, organizations have been pushed to maximize their presence in this field. The…
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