Riyadh to Host Global AI Summit in Mid-September

Abdullah Bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of Saudi Data and Al Authority, speaks during the Global Al Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
Abdullah Bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of Saudi Data and Al Authority, speaks during the Global Al Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
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Riyadh to Host Global AI Summit in Mid-September

Abdullah Bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of Saudi Data and Al Authority, speaks during the Global Al Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
Abdullah Bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of Saudi Data and Al Authority, speaks during the Global Al Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Riyadh will host the second Global Artificial Intelligence Summit on Sept. 13-15 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.

Held under the slogan, “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity,” the summit is organized by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), and will discuss the effects of AI on many vital sectors, namely: smart cities, human capacity development, health care, transportation, energy, culture and heritage, environment, and economic mobility.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, the president of SDAIA, noted that the international gathering would see experts and specialists from various government agencies and giant tech companies share experiences on AI challenges and aspirations, as well as the latest research, technologies, and investment opportunities in this field.

Al-Ghamdi added that the summit, in its second edition, was an opportunity for stakeholders and experts in this field to benefit from the presence of more than 100 speakers and global innovators from around the world and to participate in work sessions, panel discussions, and accompanying workshops.

The first edition of the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence was held two years ago with the participation of more than 200 experts and decision-makers and witnessed dialogues on the means to recover from the pandemic and trends that shape the field of artificial intelligence. The summit activities were attended by more than 13,000 participants.



Iran Strikes Kuwait Power Station Killing One Indian Worker

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
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Iran Strikes Kuwait Power Station Killing One Indian Worker

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)

An Iranian strike on a power station in Kuwait killed one Indian worker and damaged a building at the site, the Gulf state's electricity ministry said Monday.

"A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building," said Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat, a spokesperson for the ministry.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Leader’s Residence and Iraqi Kurdistan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Leader’s Residence and Iraqi Kurdistan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attacks targeting the residences of the leader of autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, and the attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a statement: "Saudi Arabia emphasizes its rejection of anything that threatens the security and stability of Iraq and affirms its solidarity with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as its support for their security and stability."

Since the launch of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran on February 28, Iraq has been drawn into a regional conflict it has sought to avoid.

Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq claim responsibility on a daily basis for drone attacks and rocket strikes targeting the US military presence, both within Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.

These attacks have targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad and personnel for an international anti-extremist coalition deployed in Iraq.


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Calls from World Leaders Expressing Solidarity with Kingdom

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Calls from World Leaders Expressing Solidarity with Kingdom

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a series of high-level phone calls from world leaders underscoring backing for the Kingdom’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and maintain stability, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

In a call from King Felipe VI of Spain, both leaders reviewed the latest regional developments and their broader implications for international security.

King Felipe VI affirmed his country’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attacks it has been subjected to, and expressed Spain’s support for the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to preserve its sovereignty and safeguard its security.

Separate conversations with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania further highlighted widespread support for Saudi Arabia.

Both leaders condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and expressed full solidarity with its leadership. They also emphasized the serious repercussions of ongoing military escalation in the region, reaffirming their countries’ backing for Saudi Arabia’s actions to preserve security, stability, and regional balance.