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Saudi University Students Develop 12 Research Projects in AI, Robotics at KACST Labs

Saudi University Students Develop 12 Research Projects in AI, Robotics at KACST Labs
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Saudi University Students Develop 12 Research Projects in AI, Robotics at KACST Labs

Saudi University Students Develop 12 Research Projects in AI, Robotics at KACST Labs

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) executed a 10-week cooperative training program for 24 trainees from several universities within the Kingdom, culminating in 12 research projects spanning diverse engineering and scientific fields.
The research projects were centered around the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, including human-robot interaction, advanced robotics, computer vision, generative AI, AI in healthcare, and integrated systems.
The projects also undertook the task of creating initial robotic models and advancing technological solutions employing sophisticated techniques and methodologies for the development of AI models, SPA reported.
Additionally, they assessed and enhanced linguistic models for the AI chatbot “ChatGPT” to align with local content and the Arabic language.
The Vice President of KACST for Future Economies Sector, Dr. Mariam Nouh, indicated that the training program was overseen by a research team of experts in AI and robotics technologies, advancing the skills of both male and female trainees by making use of the city's laboratories and facilities.
The experts provided them with knowledge in future economy domains such as cyber security, smart cities, advanced transportation technologies, earth and space sciences, along with upcoming communication and sensor technologies, Dr. Nouh said.

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Welcomes Fifth Ranger Corps

The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180 - SPA
The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180 - SPA
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Welcomes Fifth Ranger Corps

The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180 - SPA
The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180 - SPA

On World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve officially welcomed its fifth ranger corps after their successful graduation from the reserve’s nine-week training program. The new recruits, 40 women and 26 men, all from local communities within the reserve, join the existing ranger team of 180 to further the reserve’s conservation work.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve is home to the Middle East’s first, and largest, female ranger corps. Of the 246 rangers at the reserve, 34% are women, well above the global average of 11%, SPA reported.
Reserve CEO Andrew Zaloumis said, "Our rangers at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve are pivotal to us achieving the reserve’s vision and mission. These local people, from across the reserve, know its land, its flora and fauna, and its communities. They are the natural guardians of the Kingdom’s rich natural and cultural heritage."
Over 18,000 applications were received. Candidates underwent written and physical tests and multiple interviews to win a coveted place on the reserve’s ranger training program. Run by Ali Albalawi, the reserve’s capacity building and sustainable natural resource use supervisor, the nine-week program provides the essential skills required to join the ranger corps. Modules include conservation management, data collection, patrolling, cultural heritage management, tracking, fitness, self-defense, first aid and 4x4 driving.
Albalawi commented: "I take great pride in training rangers from the local community in Prince Mohammad bin Salman Reserve. When the protector comes from the same place, there is a profound sense of responsibility towards the nature they know and cherish, making them more capable of protecting and conserving it. These rangers are not just trained to perform specific tasks — they are true ambassadors of nature, and I am honored to be part of fostering this spirit that connects people to their land and their role in conserving it for future generations."
The 66 new rangers will join the 180-strong ranger force, working alongside Special Forces for Environmental Security and the Border Guard to safeguard the natural and cultural assets of the Reserve, both on land and at sea. Their duties include ecological monitoring to inform conservation strategies, supporting animal reintroductions, managing wildlife populations, and overseeing development projects to ensure compliance with environmental and social impact assessments.
The reserve invests in its people long-term, with ongoing training and career development opportunities. Rangers can rise throug