Signing Three Strategic Agreements between SDAIA and Leading International Companies in the Forefront of the Global AI Summit’s 2nd Day Agenda

Riyadh, October 22, 2020: Organized by the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and held under the royal patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, the second day of the landmark Global AI Summit opened with signing three strategic agreements with IBM, Alibaba and Huawei.

The meeting took place during the Global AI Summit The Kingdom hosts consultative meeting to discuss a proposed UN advisory body for artificial intelligence

Riyadh, October 22, 2020: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently hosted a consultative roundtable to discuss the establishment of a UN-proposed advisory body tasked to lead all artificial intelligence efforts.

The First Day of the Global AI Summit 2020 Concludes with the Launch of a National Strategy for Data and AI, and the Hosting of Themed Workshops

On the first day of the summit, more than 25 experts and decision-makers discussed the current reality and future of artificial intelligence around the world.

Keen to harness benefits of artificial intelligence for all Saudi Arabia establishes new partnership with World Bank Group

Riyadh, October 2020: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), launched a new partnership with the World Bank as part of the country’s joint efforts with the international financial institution to strengthen local economies in developing countries, enabling them to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence technologies and catalyze economic growth while managing the risks associated with the use of AI. The partnership was announced on the first day of the Global AI Summit, which is being held virtually under the theme "AI for the Good of Humanity" from 21-22 October.

SAUDI ARABIA SETS OUT STRATEGY TO BECOME A WORLD LEADER IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY 2030

National Strategy for Data & AI (NSDAI) to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in AI by 2030 Multi-phase strategy will be led by Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) Strategy aims to attract $20bn in FDI and local investment over ten years

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Inaugurates the Global AI Summit

Riyadh, October 21, 2020: Convened by the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, the first day of the Global AI Summit commenced with a speech from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince delivered by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, President of SDAIA. HE Dr. Al-Ghamdi, speaking on the Crown prince’s behalf, emphasized that the goal of the Global AI Summit was to foster artificial intelligence, mobilize its capabilities and utilize its potential for the good of humanity.

Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince GLOBAL AI SUMMIT COMMENCED TODAY

Riyadh, October 2020: The Global AI Summit, held under the theme ‘AI for the Good of Humanity’, commenced today under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The summit continues until tomorrow October 22.

The Saudi Data & AI Authority announces the dates of the Global AI Summit

The Saudi Data & Artificial intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announces that the Global AI Summit will take place virtually on 21-22 October 2020.

This announcement comes in line with the global efforts and the precautionary measures that are being taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect participants and attendees from Covid-19.

Saudi Arabia creates the future of art with Artathon competition that merges artistic creativity with artificial intelligence.

Artathon, an initiative of the Global AI Summit, aims to find the first Picasso of data science.

Riyadh, 22 December, 2019: Riyadh is set to host the ‘Artathon’, a competition which brings together artists and artificial intelligence experts, to create art using advanced artificial intelligence tools, techniques and methods.

His Highness the Minister of Culture: AI Artathon confirms the leadership's interest in all cultural sectors.

His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud addresses closing ceremony of the AI Artathon, the world’s first AI Art Hackathon.

Riyadh, 25 January, 2020: Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture, the closing ceremony of the AI Artathon took place this evening at the King Abdullah Financial Center in Riyadh, during which the winners of the first round of the competition were announced.

World’s first ever AI Art hackathon opens in Riyadh.

AI experts and creative artists join competition to create new art using artificial intelligence.

Riyadh, 23 January, 2020: The world’s first AI Art hackathon – the AI Artathon - has opened today in Riyadh, with 300 experts in data science and AI, graphic designers and artists competing to create visual arts using artificial intelligence..