Apple CEO Meets India PM Modi, Commits to Growth and Investment

Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India, April 18, 2023. (Reuters)
Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India, April 18, 2023. (Reuters)
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Apple CEO Meets India PM Modi, Commits to Growth and Investment

Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India, April 18, 2023. (Reuters)
Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India, April 18, 2023. (Reuters)

Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook on Wednesday committed to growth and investment across India in meeting with the country's prime minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.

Cook is on a visit to India this week and inaugurated the iPhone maker's first retail store in the country on Tuesday in Mumbai. Apple will also open a retail store in New Delhi on Thursday.

"We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India's future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we're committed to growing and investing across the country," Cook wrote on Twitter and shared a picture of him shaking hands with Modi.

In response, the Indian PM tweeted that it was an "absolute delight" to meet Cook.

"Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the tech-powered transformations taking place in India," Modi said.

Cook's visit to India underscores Apple's growing ambitions for the country, where despite having just a 3% market share the company has been expanding iPhone assembly via contract manufacturers, and also boosting its exports.



Saudi Arabia to Hold First Drone and AI Exhibition on Monday

Saudi Arabia to Hold First Drone and AI Exhibition on Monday
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Saudi Arabia to Hold First Drone and AI Exhibition on Monday

Saudi Arabia to Hold First Drone and AI Exhibition on Monday

The inaugural Saudi Arabia AI and Drones Exhibition and Forum (SAADEF) will be in Riyadh held on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, it will be held under the theme "Integration of Drones and Artificial Intelligence".

Supported by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the three-day event will showcase the rapid advances in drone and AI applications in the agricultural sector. It will bring together top exhibitors, investors, and global experts.

SAADEF aims to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by advancing economic diversification and promoting sustainability through innovative technology.

As one of the first exhibitions of its kind in the region, SAADEF represents a milestone in promoting and marketing drone investment in agriculture, further positioning the Kingdom as a regional leader in this high-growth field.