The Global Cybersecurity Forum is an international event organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The forum serves as a venue for the world's cybersecurity experts to discuss issues and trends and foster international cooperation in cyberspace. The first edition of the forum was launched in 2020, in Riyadh City, during the Kingdom's G20 presidency. Objectives of the Global Cybersecurit...
The Balsam Index is an evaluation and measurement benchmark for Arabic models in the field of data and artificial intelligence (AI). It was launched by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic during the third edition of the Global AI Summit on September 12, 2024, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh City , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Importance of Balsam Index The Balsam Index was launched as part of SDAIA's efforts,...
The Oxagon Hackathon is an industrial innovation and entrepreneurship competition announced by NEOM 's industrial city, ' Oxagon ,' in partnership with the Ministry of Education and 'Blossom' Accelerator. It was launched in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , on August 3, 2022. Its events were held over three days, starting on October 6, 2022. Oxagon Hackathon concept The Oxagon Hackathon fosters collaboration within the startup community in the K...
The Global AI Summit (GAIN) is a biennial event organized under the supervision of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The first edition took place on October 21-22, 2020, in Riyadh City, under the patronage of the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SDAIA, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz. The second edition of the GAIN was held in September 2022 over three days, while the third edition took place in Septe...
National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence (NSDAI) is a long-term national strategy launched by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority ( SDAIA ). It aims to map out the future of data and artificial intelligence (AI) both locally and internationally, in addition to positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the leading countries in the field of AI at the global level. In 2020, the National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence was announced at the first ...
ALLaM Application is a national chat application based on generative artificial intelligence technologies. The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched its pilot version on May 16, 2023, to provide a knowledge resource that answers users’ inquiries in formal Arabic. Objectives of ALLaM Application The application is meant to serve the Arabic language regionally and globally, empower, promote, and preserve its integrity, and highlight its significance by enrichin...
Digital Government Capacity Development Program (Quodrat-Tech), a program aimed at developing national human capacities and skills within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was launched by the Digital Government Authority (DGA) on October 10, 2021, to promote and empower the digital transformation plans in the Kingdom's government sector. Role of Digital Government Capacity Development Program The Digital Government Capability Development Program empowers government entity employees working in...
Shaheen Computer is a supercomputer with a high-performance computing system owned by King Abdullah University for Science and Technology 'KAUST', Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . KAUST has been operating on Shaheen since 2009, starting with 'Shaheen I', followed by 'Shaheen II', and then 'Shaheen III', to provide cutting-edge capabilities in supercomputing and artificial intelligence 'AI' for scientific research in vital fields. In 2023, 'Shaheen...
Robots in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) that the Kingdom has embraced as part of its emerging technologies. These technologies have become a significant focus of the Saudi government's agenda, aligning with efforts, initiatives, regulations, and the institutional framework for AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has adopted a regulatory framework for the use of robotics and automation, including th...
Yes, as robots are classified within artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The concept of AI has been promoted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2019 as one of the pillars of the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution within the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) , one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs. In 2017, the Kingdom granted citizenship to the robot 'Sophia', becoming the world's first nation to grant citizenship to robot...
Saudi Telecom Group 'stc' is a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), within the main market platform, with a disclosed capital of SAR50 billion. It was established by Royal Decree No. M/35 in 1998, and is headquartered in Riyadh. The group offers numerous innovative digital solutions and contributes to leading the digital transformation at the regional level. It operates in the fields of telecommunications and information technology, digital infrastructure,...
The robot 'Sara' is the first robot in the world to be made in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, capable of speaking and making jokes in the local dialect. As part of the Kingdom's strategy to localize technology and various industries and employ artificial intelligence, the robot 'Sara' was unveiled during the LEAP 23 conference held in Riyadh from February 6 to 9, 2023, under the theme 'Into New Worlds'. TV interview with Sara A television interview aired by ...