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Riyadh, November 13, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) announced that it will host the fourth edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh from September 15 to 17, 2026, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the SDAIA Board of Directors.The summit will bring together a high-profile international delegation of government leaders, decision-makers, CEOs of leading technology companies, experts, innovators, and researchers in the fields of data and artificial intelligence from around the world.SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi expressed gratitude for HRH the Crown Prince’s patronage, emphasizing that it reflects the continuous support for SDAIA’s efforts, which ...

Jeddah, November 10, 2025(Kamran Raja): Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, held yesterday the semiannual meeting with heads of Hajj offices on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. The meeting brought together more than 100 ministers, grand muftis, and heads of Hajj offices from Islamic countries to review preparations for the 1447 AH Hajj season and discuss updates to organizational and operational procedures for serving pilgrims.At the outset, Dr. Al-Rabiah expressed appreciation to the Hajj offices for their efforts and cooperation in ensuring the success of the previous Hajj season, commending those who had already finalized their contracts early this year. He urged the remaining offices to complete their contracting procedures by ...

Riyadh, November 9, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the remarkable success of the One Million Saudis in AI (SAMAI) initiative, which has trained more than one million Saudi citizens, both men and women, in artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Of these participants, 9% are working-age Saudis who have earned AI skills certificates, underscoring the program’s impact on the national workforce. Described as one of the largest AI training initiatives globally, SAMAI has distinguished itself by offering simplified Arabic-language content that surpasses many regional and international programs in accessibility and reach. The initiative’s free access and official certification from SDAIA provide significant academic and market value, setting...

Jeddah, November 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), held a press briefing today to unveil details of the upcoming Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025, set to take place in Jeddah from November 9 to 12 under the theme “From Makkah to the World.”Spanning an area of 60,000 square meters and encompassing 18 Hajj-related sectors, this year’s event is expected to welcome over 150,000 visitors, surpassing last year’s 120,000 attendees. The conference will feature 143 specialized sessions, 225 speakers, 270 exhibitors, and 2,400 trainees from around the world.Speaking at the briefing, Dr. Ghassan Alnwaimi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, emphasized that the confe...