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Saudi Gazette
16-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — As part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of strategic meetings in Paris with leading French research institutions and global technology firms. The minister began his engagements with Dr. Bruno Sportisse, CEO of INRIA, France's national institute for digital sciences and technology. The two sides discussed potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, including the establishment of joint research labs and researcher exchange programs aimed at talent development. In a separate meeting with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, Alswaha reviewed areas of collaboration in the development of open-source large language models (LLMs) and enhancing innovation in generative AI. Alswaha also met with Marie-Laure Denis, President of the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), to explore cooperation in data governance and protection. The discussion included Saudi Arabia's regulatory frameworks and international initiatives to promote responsible use of emerging technologies. Additionally, the Saudi delegation held talks with Patrice Caine, Chairman and CEO of Thales Group, on collaboration in intelligent systems and space technologies. The discussions focused on supporting Saudi Arabia's priorities in building robust digital infrastructure and advancing its high-tech industrial base.
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Microblink Appoints Radu Tudoran as Vice President of Engineering
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Microblink, a leader in document scanning and verification technology, is pleased to announce that Radu Tudoran has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Engineering. In this role, Tudoran will lead the engineering organization, driving the expansion and enhancement of Microblink's cutting-edge fraud and identity verification solutions to ensure the continued delivery of world-class products to its global client base. 'I'm excited to join an amazing team of world-class talent that is continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible with an impressive portfolio of innovative solutions.' - Radu Tudoran Share Tudoran brings more than 15 years of experience in technology innovation, with a career spanning top research institutions such as INRIA and the U.S. Argonne National Laboratory, as well as industry giants including Microsoft, Huawei, Amazon, and Onfido. His expertise lies in innovating and scaling cloud and big data services, SaaS platforms, and advanced machine learning products designed for complex enterprise environments. Throughout his career, Tudoran has led initiatives across a wide range of domains, including high-performance cloud streaming and real-time fraud detection systems, as well as business services for promotions and taxonomy management. He has also played a key role in building robust SDK platforms and developing AI-powered Know Your Customer (KYC) and fraud prevention technologies. He is passionate about turning visionary ideas into tangible, market-ready solutions that deliver measurable impact. 'We're confident Radu will make a powerful addition to our leadership team,' said Hartley Thompson, Microblink's President and COO. 'His impressive background in building enterprise-grade platforms and pioneering AI-based identity solutions will be instrumental in advancing our product capabilities and driving our strategic goals.' Tudoran commented, 'I'm excited to join an amazing team of world-class talent that is continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible with an impressive portfolio of innovative solutions. I look forward to helping strengthen and expand Microblink's solutions further to support the identity industry in combating fraud and deepfakes.' About Microblink Microblink builds proprietary AI solutions for identity verification and payment fraud, empowering businesses worldwide to improve customers' digital experiences. With more than 12 billion documents processed from over 180 countries, the flagship Microblink Platform is used across industries to onboard more real customers, optimize KYC/AML workflows, and minimize fraud, enabling organizations to make online interactions safer and easier.
