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18-05-2025
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SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia's Digital Transformation at Expo 2025 Japan
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has highlighted the Kingdom's experience in digital transformation and smart city development at Expo 2025 Osaka, according to the Saudi Press Agency. SDAIA has also reviewed Saudi Arabia's national efforts to adopt data and artificial intelligence technologies, boost service efficiency and achieve sustainable development. In this regard, Deputy Director of the National Information Center at SDAIA Dr. Mishari Almishari emphasized that the Kingdom is making bold strides toward a fully integrated digital society. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom seeks to position digital transformation as a key pillar of national development. Almishari also noted that the launch of SDAIA in 2019 marked a pivotal shift as the authority has been leading this transformation through three centers, as follows: (NIC) National Information Center (NCAI) National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NDMO) National Data Management Office Promisingly, such efforts have strengthened the Kingdom's position as a pioneer among data- and AI-driven economies. As for smart cities, Almishari also stressed SDAIA's central role in supporting smart city systems through various initiatives such as the National Smart C Platform and the Smart Riyadh Operations Center. Furthermore, the authority has exerted great efforts in fostering innovation in ecosystem via training camps, incubators, accelerators, and national hackathons. SDAIA's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka stands as a testament to the Kingdom's dedication to acquiring a prestigious position as a global leader in developing AI solutions and in building a smarter, more inclusive digital future. Related Topics: SDAIA, NVIDIA Explore Partnership Opportunities in Data, AI Hajj 2025: SDAIA Boosts Makkah Route Initiative with Technical Services SDAIA: AI's Role in Boosting Returns, Sustainability in Sports Investment Short link : Post Views: 23
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07-04-2025
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SDAIA: AI's Role in Boosting Returns, Sustainability in Sports Investment
Esam Alwagait, Director of the National Information Center at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), emphasized that sports have evolved beyond traditional competition to become a strategic industry with significant economic, social, and cultural impact—an evolution closely aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Speaking at a panel during the Sports Investment Forum (SIF), Dr. Alwagait stressed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the sports sector. He pointed to the importance of harnessing AI capabilities, especially as Saudi Arabia continues to attract major international sporting events and prepares to host landmark tournaments, including the 2029 Asian Winter Games and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Dr. Alwagait highlighted that AI can play a critical role in maximizing returns on sports investments and ensuring their long-term sustainability. He also noted that data-driven insights are essential for informed decision-making across infrastructure planning, sponsorship optimization, and community sports initiatives—all of which contribute to the Kingdom's broader economic diversification goals under Vision 2030. Related Topics : SDAIA: Generative AI Market Value Expected to Reach $1.27tn by 2032 SDAIA, NTP Launch Saudi's First Open Data Programs Paris AI Action Summit: SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia as Comprehensive Governance Model King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Month program in Spain Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
