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SDAIA, NEOM partner to bolster AI research and innovation

POSTED ON September 12, 2024 •   Technology      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr signed the MoU during the third edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh. l Credit: SPA

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) signed a memorandum of understanding with NEOM on Wednesday to boost cooperation and exchange expertise in research and innovation within the data and AI sector.

The collaboration aims to support NEOM's objectives as a leading project in developing cognitive cities in the Kingdom.

SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr signed the MoU during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, currently underway in Riyadh from September 10 to 12.

The MoU represents a concerted effort to promote integration between the public and private sectors in the Kingdom in alignment with the objectives of Vision 2030.

Through these partnerships, SDAIA aims to bolster the digital economy and innovation in AI. This approach will elevate the Kingdom's position and realize its economic ambitions in the information, data, and AI sectors.

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