Riyadh to Host Third Edition of Global AI Summit in September

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). (SPA)
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Riyadh to Host Third Edition of Global AI Summit in September

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). (SPA)

The third edition of the Global AI Summit will be held in Riyadh in September under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

Held from September 10 to 12, the summit will bring together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.

Riyadh will witness a gathering of international AI technology experts, where participants will exchange ideas and visions for the ethical development and application of AI technologies.

Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the summit aims to establish the Kingdom as a global leader in AI innovation.

The event will bring together influential figures from across the globe, such as government officials, AI researchers, and technology executives. Notable participants will include Stefan Schnurr, Simon See, Alex Smolla, Julie Sweet, Nick Studer, Cristiano Amon, Amandeep Gill, and Douglas Schmidt, along with other prominent names in the field.

The summit will feature the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding, as well as the launch of international initiatives aimed at advancing AI development and benefiting countries worldwide.

These initiatives align with Saudi Arabia's aspiration to become a global model for AI leadership and support international efforts in the field.



Saudi Arabia’s KAUST Makes Breakthrough to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability

Saudi Arabia’s KAUST Makes Breakthrough to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST Makes Breakthrough to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability

Saudi Arabia’s KAUST Makes Breakthrough to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability

Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology by developing a novel method to boost the performance and stability of perovskite silicon tandem solar cells.

The research team, led by Professor Stefaan De Wolf at the KAUST Photovoltaics Laboratory, discovered a way to significantly improve the efficiency and durability of these solar cells by introducing a chemical cation called tetrahydrotriazinium into the perovskite material, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

De Wolf said that these cells have undergone testing under conditions that replicate the intense light and heat of the Arabian Peninsula, which indicates that they can function effectively in environments with extreme climatic conditions where they might be required to operate.

Published in the journal Science, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal that covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, the method demonstrated that tetrahydrotriazinium strengthens the perovskite crystal structure by increasing hydrogen bond formation.

According to the journal, this enhancement substantially boosts power conversion efficiency and resistance to degradation caused by factors like intense sunlight and heat.

De Wolf emphasized the team's commitment to further enhancing the technology's performance and reducing costs through ongoing research. While the potential for commercialization is substantial, partnerships are essential to scale production and bring this innovative technology to market, he said.

This groundbreaking research represents a major step forward in developing affordable and sustainable solar energy solutions.