Science and Technology
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With an ambitious vision led by the Saudi Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is building a global system for data and artificial intelligence to enhance its competitiveness in advanced technologies.
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is steadily progressing towards establishing itself as an international hub for data and artificial intelligence, under the ambitious National Vision 2030, launched under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…
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The Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate announces a scientific discovery of rare fossils dating back 465 million years.
Al-Ula (UNA/SPA) – The Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate announced the documentation and publication of a rare horseshoe crab fossil discovery dating back approximately 465 million years, as part of a peer-reviewed scientific study published…
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Saudi Arabia tops the list of countries developing Arabic language models in 2025
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – A recent study has confirmed the pivotal role of major Arabic linguistic models in enabling the presence of the Arabic language in digital spaces and enhancing its global competitiveness, thus supporting the language's presence…
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The foundation stone was laid for the world's largest government data center in terms of megawatt capacity, covering an area of over 30 million square feet in Riyadh.
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The foundation stone was laid today for the construction of the SDAIA “Hexagon” data center, which is the largest Tier IV-rated government data center in the world, holding the highest classification level for data centers…
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“Mawhiba”: Saudi Arabia’s talented individuals won 129 international awards in 2025 across 26 Olympiads and global competitions
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba” revealed that gifted Saudi students won (129) international awards during 2025, across (26) international Olympiads and the ISEF World Competition, in addition to…
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COMSTECH research grants awarded to 19 young female researchers from OIC member states
Islamabad (UNA) – The Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) announced research grants for 19 winning young female researchers from OIC member states…
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Religious content in several languages via interactive screens in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque
Makkah (UNA/SPA) – The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, represented by the Intellectual Security Agency, continues to provide reliable religious and guidance content in several international languages through interactive smart screens…
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SDAIA opens registration for the ICAN 2026 International Conference on Capacity Building in Data and Artificial Intelligence
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has announced the opening of registration for the International Conference on Building Capabilities in Data and Artificial Intelligence (ICAN 2026), which will be held from…
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Saudi Arabia ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa region in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index issued by Oxford Insights.
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved first place in the Middle East and North Africa region in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, issued by Oxford Insights, a leading global provider of AI research and development services.
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COMSTECH and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum discuss prospects for future cooperation
Islamabad (UNA) – Mr. Taha Ayhan, President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), visited the headquarters of the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) in Islamabad,…
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