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Saudi DGA, Oracle Sign MoU to Foster Digital Transformation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi DGA, Oracle Sign MoU to Foster Digital Transformation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oracle on Wednesday to enhance collaboration in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation within government entities and adopting global best practices in digital services.

The Kingdom is dedicated to leveraging cloud solutions and modern technologies to foster an advanced digital environment that aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The signing ceremony took place at the DGA headquarters in Riyadh, attended by Governor of the Digital Government Authority Ahmed Alsuwaiyan and Executive Vice President of Applications for Oracle Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Cormac Watters.

Vice Governor for Investment and Government Excellence at the DGA Abdullah AlFaifi and Country Leader for Oracle in Saudi Arabia Reham AlMusa signed the agreement.

The MoU encompasses cooperation in implementing development programs for knowledge exchange and initiatives to enhance national skills, while empowering Saudi talent to keep pace with rapid advancements in the digital sector, thereby strengthening the country’s digital capabilities.

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Pope Leo Warns Politicians of the Challenges Posed by AI

This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
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Pope Leo Warns Politicians of the Challenges Posed by AI

This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)

Pope Leo warned politicians on Saturday of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern.

Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of occasions during the first few weeks of his papacy.

"In particular, it must not be forgotten that artificial intelligence functions as a tool for the good of human beings, not to diminish them or even to replace them," Leo said at an event held as part of the Roman Catholic Jubilee or Holy Year.

AI proponents say it will speed up scientific and technological progress and help people to carry out routine tasks, granting them more time to pursue higher-value and creative work.

The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."

He noted that AI's "static memory" was in no way comparable to the "creative, dynamic" power of human memory.

"Our personal life has greater value than any algorithm, and social relationships require spaces for development that far transcend the limited patterns that any soulless machine can pre-package," he said.

Leo, who became pope in May, has spoken previously of the threat posed by AI to jobs and has called on journalists to use it responsibly.