Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha met with American billionaire Elon Musk to discuss ongoing partnerships in space and artificial intelligence sectors.
This meeting underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing its technological landscape through strategic collaborations.
In recent developments, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology organized a workshop with the United States, involving over 20 entities from both public and private sectors.
The workshop aimed to enhance digital partnerships between the two nations, support innovation in the telecommunications sector, and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.
The discussions focused on opportunities related to Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies, aiming to develop a flexible and sustainable digital infrastructure that contributes to the growth of the digital economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
These initiatives reflect Saudi Arabia’s strategic efforts to build a comprehensive innovation ecosystem in artificial intelligence, as highlighted by Minister Al-Swaha. Notably, collaborations between Saudi companies like Aramco and Qualcomm with international firms aim to launch some of the world’s most advanced AI acceleration cards.
Additionally, the Kingdom has been actively engaging with global tech leaders to strengthen its position in the digital economy. Minister Al-Swaha’s recent meetings with executives from Meta and Google during his visit to the United States underscore this commitment.