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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Expected in Several Saudi Regions
Jeddah: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, potentially leading to flash floods and accompanied by hail, are expected in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah regions, with the possibility of thunderclouds forming over parts of the Najran R…
ICAIRE Launches Third Edition of Elevate, Celebrates Second Cohort Graduation at UNESCO Forum
Riyadh: The International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), in partnership with IBM, has launched the third edition of the Elevate initiative, which aims to train a total of 25,000 women in artificial intelligence.
According to Saudi Press…
On Arab Palm Day, AlUla Celebrates Agricultural Heritage Spanning Generations
Alula: Palm trees are an integral part of AlUla Governorate’s agricultural landscape and social and economic history. They remain a prominent feature of the governorate as a major crop and a source of food and income, coinciding with Arab Palm Day, ob…
SDAIA President at UNESCO Global Forum: AI Development Concerns Require Building on UNESCO Principles, Turning Them into Practical Policies
Riyadh: The fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026) opened Tuesday in Riyadh. Hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the forum will run through September 17.
According to Saudi Press Agency, th…
Saudi Arabia, UNESCO, ICAIRE Call for Stronger International Cooperation on AI Ethics
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) issued a joint international statement following a closed ministerial meeting held to…
Copper Rings Used to Secure Kaaba Kiswa Preserved at Exhibition of Two Holy Mosques
Makkah: The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah showcases a collection of historical artifacts and materials documenting aspects of the architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and the care given to the Holy Kaaba throughout successi…
SDAIA, UNESCO Honor Eight Government Entities for Excellence in First National AI Index Cycle
Riyadh: President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi and UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Sciences ad interim Abou Amani honored eight government entities on Tuesday during the UNESCO Global Forum on the E…