The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Germany Discuss Developments, Bilateral Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, discussed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday relations between Riyadh and Berlin and opportunities for partnership between them. Scholz was in Jeddah on a one-day visit to the Kingdom on Saturday. Talks with the Crown Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022

Saudi prince's Ukraine mediation signals 'useful' Russia ties - analysts

Saudi Arabia has won a diplomatic victory by securing freedom for foreign fighters captured in Ukraine, signalling the value of the crown prince's alliance with Russia to Western partners seeking to isolate Moscow over the war there, analysts say.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022

6 easy all-inclusive stays for the perfect winter sun break

What’s better than booking a holiday knowing that when you get there, everything is covered in the cost? From food to drinks, pools to wellness centres, these Saudi resorts have got you sorted

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Saudi Arabia Launches Joint Research Center to Advance AI Field

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), in cooperation with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, has inaugurated a joint research center, during the 2nd Global AI Summit that was held in Riyadh between September 13 and 15. “The university (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals) is proud…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 16, 2022

SDAIA, SCCC Sign MoU to Promote Digital Transformation

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Cloud Computing Company, the leading provider of cloud computing services and digital transformation in the Kingdom, to join efforts to promote digital transformation and adopt the concept of cloud computing on a larger…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

Saudi Arabia to Employ AI in Farms

Several Saudi companies signed Wednesday local and international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the second edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the ministry and Tata for consultancy services in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from President of Nigeria

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Wednesday a written message from Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. The message focused on the close bilateral ties that bind their countries and ways to bolster them in various fields. The message was received by Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 14, 2022

Global AI Summit in Riyadh Sees Launch of Center Focused on Facing World Challenges

The Second Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, underway in Riyadh, witnessed Tuesday the launch of Tammayuz center, which belongs to the “Global AI Corridor” launched by Saudi Aramco in partnership with Beyond Limits, a US-based artificial intelligence company. The center was floated in cooperation with the California Institute of Technology…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 14, 2022

SDAIA Sign Global Strategic Agreements in AI Solutions

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed Tuesday several agreements to develop AI solutions locally and globally and accelerate the adoption of this technology in the Circular Carbon Economy. The Ministry of Energy and SDAIA signed a strategic agreement with IBM to accelerate the adoption of the Circular…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 14, 2022

FTI foresees opportunities in Saudi Arabian mega-city

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sees a new business opportunity for Thai companies under the newly-forged Thai-Saudi trade cooperation that could lead them to earn revenue in Riyadh's ambitious plan to build the US$500-billion mega-city of Neom.

Bangkok Post · Sep 14, 2022