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  • Saudi Arabia signs deal to develop investment in automotive manufacturing and autonomous vehicle technology

    Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to develop the investment in the automotive manufacturing and the autonomous vehicle technology. The MoU was signed between the Kingdom's Ministry of Investment and two companies Rigel and Clevon. The Ministry has stated that this MoU considered as an important step and a milestone in shaping the future of innovation in Saudi Arabia.

  • Opinion: Why the U.S. Should Give Saudi Arabia Nuclear Technology

    A U.S.-negotiated Saudi-Israel agreement would repair the anti-Iran alliance shaken up by the China deal. It would signal to Iran that overt measures are being taken to form a regional security architecture meant to counter Iranian meddling and adventurism—a concern shared by both Israel and Saudi Arabia. Formal integration of Israel into the region would strengthen U.S. deterrence and its hand in any new negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. It would also send a message to China and to Middle East states now looking eastward that the U.S. retains primacy as the main global power operating in the region.

  • GE hosts Saudi technology days, convening industry experts shaping the future of energy

    hosted Saudi Technology Days in Riyadh and Dammam, convening experts from the energy sector, including from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Aramco. The discussion covered solutions available to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, reliability, availability, and lifespan of existing power generation assets, and also addressed specific challenges experienced in the utilities and oil and gas industries in the Kingdom.

  • Israel undecided on Saudi Arabia’s demand for civil nuclear technology

    “What he said was not an official position,” a senior diplomatic source told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity. “The fact is that Israel has still not formulated a clear position on the Saudi nuclear issue. Katz’s remark will stir up a lot of noise behind the scenes. There are pros and cons, but Israel is far from arriving at a final position and there are powerful elements that oppose this option, while some around the prime minister do not reject it out of hand.”

  • Wife of Saudi Crown Prince to launch science and technology learning center in Riyadh

    A new science and technology learning center will open in Riyadh in 2025 with Princess Sara bint Mashhour, wife of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, as its patron, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.

  • Why technology is key to decarbonising the whole MENA region

    Based on this analysis, the optimal pathway to emissions reduction in MENA will differ from other regions. Its natural resources and climatic conditions require MENA countries to focus more on technology-based solutions. Emissions reduction is likely to cost significantly more in MENA than in other regions. For example, the optimal decarbonisation pathway for the North American/European country was afforestation, which has a 33% higher abatement potential per unit of investment than the optimal pathway in MENA (solar).

  • Why technology is key to decarbonising the whole MENA region

    Based on this analysis, the optimal pathway to emissions reduction in MENA will differ from other regions. Its natural resources and climatic conditions require MENA countries to focus more on technology-based solutions. Emissions reduction is likely to cost significantly more in MENA than in other regions. For example, the optimal decarbonisation pathway for the North American/European country was afforestation, which has a 33% higher abatement potential per unit of investment than the optimal pathway in MENA (solar).

  • Wife of Saudi Crown Prince to launch science and technology learning center in Riyadh

    Ilmi will be located in Mohammed bin Salman City and will span more than 27,000 square meters. “Ilmi will be a beacon of creativity, learning, and accessibility,” Princess Sara said, as reported by SPA. “It will offer all Saudi Arabia’s young and lifelong learners the ability to realize their full potential, further drive advances in the Kingdom, and help shape the future.” “Together, I hope that we will all create ilmi, and inspire and support our next generation.”

  • AI expected to shake up Middle East and North Africa’s technology ecosystem

    "The most significant use of artificial intelligence has been seen in the healthcare industry in areas such as diagnosis, telemedicine and drug discovery," start-up data platform Magnitt said in the report. "AI is also blurring the lines between health care, enterprise and FinTech by providing insurance for healthcare professionals and offering revenue cycle management tools for healthcare organisations."

  • Infosys Signs Deal To Revamp Saudi Aramco’s HR Technology

    Infosys' HR platform for Aramco will aim to optimise repetitive tasks related to HR management, reducing time and effort spent training employees. An AI-powered analysis will support Aramco with algorithmic decision-making to spot trends and identify relevant recruitment channels.