Al-Sawahah discusses AI advancement with technology leaders in Davos
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's accelerated efforts to solidify its position as a regional and global hub for technology and innovation, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, held a series of intensive strategic meetings with leading figures from major global technology companies. This took place during the participation of the Kingdom's high-level delegation in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions focused on strengthening partnerships in the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data.
Strengthening the infrastructure of the digital economy
These moves come as part of the Kingdom's relentless pursuit of the goals of Vision 2030, which places digital transformation and the building of a knowledge-based economy at the heart of its priorities. Minister Al-Swaha's meetings focused on discussing ways to develop existing partnerships and create new opportunities that support the growth of the digital economy and keep pace with the rapid developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. These efforts aim to localize advanced technologies and enhance the capabilities of national talent, thus ensuring the Kingdom's leading role in the global technology landscape.
High-quality partnerships with technology giants
During the meetings, Engineer Al-Sawah discussed with Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO of ServiceNow , mechanisms for employing automation and enterprise artificial intelligence solutions to enhance the efficiency of digital services. This collaboration is pivotal in improving the operational productivity of both the public and private sectors.
The discussions also included a meeting with Justin Hotard, CEO of Nokia , where opportunities for partnership in developing advanced telecommunications networks were explored. This step is particularly important given the role of reliable digital infrastructure in supporting innovation and enabling smart cities and mega-projects underway in the Kingdom.
In an effort to foster an environment conducive to innovation, the Minister of Communications met with Nick Aman, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Apple . The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships in technology policies and building a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship, thereby creating an attractive environment for developers and innovators in the smart age.
Data and cloud computing: the oil of the future
Recognizing the importance of data as a key driver of the modern economy, Al-Swaha met with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake , to discuss the latest data and artificial intelligence solutions and their role in enabling digital business. He also met with Anne Neuberger, a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, to explore expanding international collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence.
These meetings underscore the Kingdom's commitment to building bridges of cooperation with technology leaders around the world, not only to adopt modern technologies, but also to participate in their development and shape the future of the global digital economy.
