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Saudi Arabia Highlights Cybersecurity Achievements, Urges Global Collaboration at UN Debate

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Highlights Cybersecurity Achievements, Urges Global Collaboration at UN Debate

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil emphasized the critical need for a secure and reliable cyberspace that fuels growth and prosperity.

Speaking at a day-long UN Security Council debate on evolving cyberspace threats, Alwasil underscored the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity efforts globally, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

He stressed that robust cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding nations' vital interests and national security.

Alwasil advocated for strengthened international cooperation in cybersecurity and urged combined efforts to mitigate cyber risks. He stressed the need for the international community to adopt a serious and practical approach to unifying global efforts against cyberspace threats through relevant UN committees and specialized bodies.

Moreover, he highlighted the significant and rapid progress achieved in Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity sector, which aligns with the goals outlined in Vision 2030.

The Kingdom has embarked on a transformative journey to develop the "Saudi model" in cybersecurity based on centralized governance and decentralized operability, he went on to say.

Alwasil detailed the Kingdom's accomplishments in cybersecurity, including achieving a global ranking of second, and first in the Arab world, the Middle East, and Asia according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index.

The Kingdom has also secured second place globally in 2022 and 2023 in the World Competitiveness Yearbook's cybersecurity indicator, published by the Swiss-based Institute for Management Development (IMD). This year, Saudi Arabia solidified its global leadership in cybersecurity by claiming the top spot in the World Competitiveness Yearbook.

Alwasil said the Kingdom's establishment of the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), a Riyadh-based organization dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity on an international scale.

Alwasil emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to fostering regional cooperation in boosting cybersecurity. This commitment is exemplified by the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee and the League of Arab States (LAS) Arab Cybersecurity Ministerial Council, both spearheaded by Saudi Arabia.

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Royal Commission for AlUla Participates in AO4ELT Conference in Chile

The participation reflects RCU's ongoing commitment to enhancing international scientific cooperation in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 - SPA
The participation reflects RCU's ongoing commitment to enhancing international scientific cooperation in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 - SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla Participates in AO4ELT Conference in Chile

The participation reflects RCU's ongoing commitment to enhancing international scientific cooperation in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 - SPA
The participation reflects RCU's ongoing commitment to enhancing international scientific cooperation in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), through AlUla Manara, participated in the 8th edition of the Adaptive Optics for Extremely Large Telescopes (AO4ELT8) conference, held in Chile from October 27 to 31, 2025, with the participation of leading scientists, engineers, and research institutions from around the world to discuss the latest developments in astronomy, telescope design, and optical innovation.

This participation marked AlUla Manara's first international scientific appearance, offering an opportunity to strengthen AlUla's presence within the global astronomical community and to establish channels of communication and knowledge exchange with experts and specialized research centers, SPA reported.

The participation reflects RCU's ongoing commitment to enhancing international scientific cooperation and supporting the development of science, education, and sustainable tourism, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The AO4ELT conference is considered one of the world's leading scientific gatherings in the field of astronomical optics, bringing together top scientists and specialists from observatories and research centers worldwide to discuss the latest technologies and innovations in telescope development.

Through such international engagements, the Royal Commission for AlUla continues to cement AlUla's position as a global center that unites heritage, innovation, and sustainability, inspiring future generations in the pursuit of science and discovery, and reinforcing AlUla's growing role as an international destination for astronomy and natural sciences, a place where knowledge, culture, and exploration converge.

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Google to Announce Biggest-ever Investment in Germany on Tuesday

A Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, US, May 13, 2025. REUTERS
A Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, US, May 13, 2025. REUTERS
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Google to Announce Biggest-ever Investment in Germany on Tuesday

A Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, US, May 13, 2025. REUTERS
A Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, US, May 13, 2025. REUTERS

Google said it would announce its biggest-ever investment project for Germany on Tuesday alongside German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil.

The US tech giant said its plan would involve the construction of "infrastructure and data centres," as well as pushing ahead with "innovative projects for the use of renewable energies and waste heat," according to an invitation to the press conference sent on Thursday, Reuters reported.

Google also wants to expand its locations in Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin, it added.

When contacted by Reuters, a government official said Google would be "investing billions in Germany and will be addressing real issues of the future with innovations, artificial intelligence and climate-neutral transformation".

The official added that the government would further improve competitive conditions and secure jobs through structural reforms.

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Nvidia's Huang Warns China Will 'Win The AI Race'

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduces an "Industrial AI Cloud" project during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduces an "Industrial AI Cloud" project during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
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Nvidia's Huang Warns China Will 'Win The AI Race'

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduces an "Industrial AI Cloud" project during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduces an "Industrial AI Cloud" project during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China "is going to win" the race to develop next-generation artificial intelligence, urging Washington to speed up its efforts.

The head of the US chip giant told the Financial Times that Beijing's energy subsidies were boosting its drive to build cutting-edge semiconductors used to power AI technology.

"China is going to win the AI race," the British newspaper cited him as saying on Wednesday at an event in London, reported AFP.

"As I have long said, China is nanoseconds behind America in AI," he added in a statement posted on X by Nvidia.

"It's vital that America wins by racing ahead and winning developers worldwide."

The California-based Nvidia last week became the world's first $5 trillion company, although its market cap has receded since then to around $4.7 trillion.

Top-end Nvidia chips -- used to train and power generative AI systems -- are currently not sold in China due to US national security concerns and Chinese government bans.

Earlier this week the White House said it was still not interested in allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced Blackwell chip model in China.

The United States has cited the risk of giving China a military advantage as a reason for the block.

Huang has repeatedly petitioned Washington to relax its restrictions on Nvidia chip exports, saying that the policy will only help China advance its own technology.

The leather jacket-clad businessman also criticized new rules on AI introduced by US states to the Financial Times on Wednesday, contrasting it to China where the state is subsidizing electricity to power the technology.

Western countries including the United States and Britain are being held back by "cynicism" over AI, he said.

Experts say that Chinese chipmakers will struggle to match Nvidia's tech prowess before the end of the decade.

Challenges include building the right software to harness the chips' power, and upgrading its manufacturing tools.