Advanced Saudi Tech Products Are Highlighted at GITEX 2023

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
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Advanced Saudi Tech Products Are Highlighted at GITEX 2023

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)

The Saudi government and private entities are showcasing their technical products and services at the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, which is currently holding its 43rd edition at the Dubai World Trade Center between Oct. 16 and 20.

The event brings together more than 40 government and private entities in Dubai, with the participation of about 5,000 companies from various countries, focusing on the most important issues in artificial intelligence and blockchain, robotics, quantum computing, and cryptocurrencies.

Officials from the industrial and mineral resources sector are shedding light on the industrial and mining transformation in Saudi Arabia and opening channels of communication with global investors.

Through its participation at GITEX, the Saudi Ministry of Transport is reviewing its projects and initiatives to improve road quality, raise traffic safety levels, and automate bridge monitoring with the latest international technologies.

It is testing the direct monitoring system in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and measures the weights and dimensions of trucks on the roads without traffic obstacles or human intervention to enhance monitoring efficiency.

The Saudi Export Development Authority is participating with around 33 national companies under the "Saudi Made" program that aims to raise the image and brand of the Kingdom's exports, boost their position in regional and global markets, identify international business opportunities, link exporters with potential buyers, and promote national products and services on major vital platforms that bring together investors.

The Export-Import Bank (EXIM) is known for its financing, credit services, and products that enable local banks and financial institutions to support Saudi exporters and foreign importers.

EXIM provides innovative solutions to support non-oil exports and enhance its presence in global markets.

It reviews the Kingdom's experience in the transition towards the digital economy and the state's efforts to support emerging sectors and entrepreneurs.

The efforts aim to adopt advanced technologies, launch technology-based projects that support the transformation, and meet the aspirations of Vision 2030 to build a prosperous economy and sustainable development.

At GITEX, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is highlighting qualitative development in its technical services through various electronic platforms and its experience in developing smart systems, including its success in implementing the electronic invoicing system.

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is also taking part in GITEX 2023.

Tahakom is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on its own AI system in public safety and smart mobility. They include the Urban Eye system, smart parking, "Tahakom's Public Safety Solutions Car," mixed reality, and a drone product display.

It also introduces a crowd management system and solutions and several solutions developed by the AI system, including Tahakom's personal assistant, created by a supercomputer that efficiently supports dealing with complex tasks and processing massive data at high speed.

The Advanced Electronics Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAMI, is showcasing many of its products, most notably Smart Solutions zone, Smart City technologies, Smart Street Light, Smart Fire Detection, Waste Management, Video Analytics, and Asset Tracking.

The exhibit will further explore the company's futuristic managed services, cloud computing systems, digital healthcare modules, innovative technologies spanning various industries, and unparalleled manufacturing capabilities.

GITEX is one of the most important technical platforms that showcases the latest technological solutions in cloud computing, consumer technology, information centers, e-marketing, and highly advanced innovations in the world of information technology from various parts of the world.

More than 5,000 exhibitors representing more than 170 countries, and over 100,000 visitors are expected at the event.



Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourism Receipts

Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourism Receipts
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Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourism Receipts

Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourism Receipts

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues its impressive growth, advancing 15 positions in international tourism receipts and leading the Top 50 ranking in upward movement, SPA reported.

According to the UN World Tourism Organization, Saudi Arabia ranked 12th in 2023, making a significant improvement from its 2019 ranking.
In a press release issued Friday, Saudi Arabia has led G20 countries in growth on the UN Tourism Barometer, achieving a 73% increase in international tourist arrivals and a 207% rise in international tourism receipts based on the latest data from the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019.

These impressive gains reflect the Kingdom’s success as a leading tourism destination. The steady increase in international tourist arrivals further underscores the trust visitors place in Saudi Arabia’s rich and diverse attractions. Globally, international tourist arrivals reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2024, totalling an estimated 790 million tourists – an 11% increase over the same period in 2023.
The release disclosed that the Middle East maintained the lead as the strongest-growing region, with international arrivals rising 26% over 2019 levels.