Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Meets with Chairman of Chinese Tus-Holdings Company

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Meets with Chairman of Chinese Tus-Holdings Company
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Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Meets with Chairman of Chinese Tus-Holdings Company

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Meets with Chairman of Chinese Tus-Holdings Company

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha met in China Thursday with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tus-Holdings Co, Wang Jiwu, and corporate leaders to set the future direction of the partnership and to establish an incubator for innovation in deep technologies in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, which will be the first launch of joint innovation incubators as part of the cooperation between the two countries.

Al-Swaha is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of KACST and the Research, Development, and Innovation Development Authority (RDIA).
The minister reviewed the fruitful partnership with Tus-Holdings in laying the foundations for the success of the innovation oases in the Kingdom to include the foundational and digital infrastructure, digital resources, and platforms that support the provision of the best services and enablers for the entrepreneurship system, incubated startups, and hosted technology companies of all sizes.
Al-Swaha explained that these oases will positively impact strengthening the research, development, and innovation system in the Kingdom and contribute to building a sustainable economy.



AlUla to Host First 'Instagram Creators Summit' in MENA

Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
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AlUla to Host First 'Instagram Creators Summit' in MENA

Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is set to host the first-ever “Instagram Creators Summit” in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) next week.

The event will take place on April 20-22, organized by Meta in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, and in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Air.

The groundbreaking summit is the first of its kind in the region and will bring together leading content creators from around the world. The agenda includes interactive panel discussions, keynote speeches, and conversations about the future of content creation, covering topics such as social media, artificial intelligence, and the evolving digital landscape.
These creators collectively reach over 231 million followers worldwide, highlighting the growing importance of influencer marketing in today’s travel destinations.
Interactive dialogues will allow participants to engage directly with Meta’s product managers, while open forums will encourage the sharing of expertise and the building of strong collaborations among creators.
This summit presents an exceptional opportunity to gain insights, connect with industry leaders, and stay at the forefront of the ever-changing digital scene.
AlUla will also showcase its unique vision of blending cultural heritage preservation with digital innovation through discussions on safeguarding cultural identity amid rapid digital transformation. AlUla continues to demonstrate its unique ability to evolve while remaining rooted in its past—a city renewed through time, where heritage and innovation progress together.
Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy, spanning over 200,000 years of human history and 7,000 years of continuous civilizations. Participants will also explore iconic archaeological landmarks such as Hegra, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, AlUla Old Town, and Madrasat Addeera—a hub for crafts, culture, and creativity in the AlJadidah Arts District.