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Special How AI tech innovation has elevated the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage experience

How AI tech innovation has elevated the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage experience

By SULAFA ALKHUNAIZI AND GHADI JOUDAH ·
Special How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is leveraging AI to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cybercriminals

How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is leveraging AI to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cybercriminals

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Special How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is embracing AI to drive healthier lifestyles in line with Vision 2030

How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is embracing AI to drive healthier lifestyles in line with Vision 2030

By Haifa Alshammari ·
Special How a KAUST team is using AI to transform date harvesting in ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ

How a KAUST team is using AI to transform date harvesting in ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1940- 1956

The beginnings of artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1950

Alan Turing
introduced the Turing test

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1955

John McCarthy
coined the term artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1980 - 1987

The onset of the machine learning boom

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1994 to
present

The modern era

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2010

The beginnings of the deep learning revolution

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2011

Watson defeated ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Ken Jennings

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2016

AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol, a world champion Go player

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2019

AlphaStar defeated professional ‘StarCraft II’ players

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2020

The GPT-3 Text Generation Program is launched

Saudi-based Wyld VC unveils $50m AI fund

Saudi-based Wyld VC unveils $50m AI fund

By Arab News ·
Saudi crown prince launches HUMAIN to position Kingdom as global AI hub 

Saudi crown prince launches HUMAIN to position Kingdom as global AI hub 

By Mohammed Kinani ·
Special How a Saudi AI startup seeks to streamline recruitment, spur entrepreneurship

How a Saudi AI startup seeks to streamline recruitment, spur entrepreneurship

By Lama Alhamawi ·

Videos

Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
Dell plans to spend over $20bn in 5 years as data is the world’s new oil
Dell plans to spend over $20bn in 5 years as data is the world’s new oil
Special How Saudi schools are using AI to personalize learning and streamline administration

How Saudi schools are using AI to personalize learning and streamline administration

By Rahaf Jambi ·
Special How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

By Ghadi Joudah ·
ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ poised to become Mideast’s Silicon Valley, say experts 

ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ poised to become Mideast’s Silicon Valley, say experts 

By Nirmal Narayanan    ·

Opinion

Ali Naqvi and Mohammed Al-Qarni
People must see themselves in the AI revolution
Author
Omar Boulos
Leading the next wave of enterprise transformation
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
A new artistic epoch or the collapse of meaning?
Author
Dr. Basma Al-Buhairan
Nations that invest in quantum today will lead tomorrow
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
If we must build with machines, let’s do so with heart
Author
Lina Tayara
Energy and infrastructure are key to AI’s future
Author
Edgar Perez
The open-source revolution in ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
The limits of AI in the delicate art of diplomacy
Author
Majdi Al-Sunbul
Finding harmony between man and machine
Author
Turki Badhris
AI as the engine of ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s Vision 2030
Author
Special How AI-programmed robotic pets could transform therapy and mental health support

How AI-programmed robotic pets could transform therapy and mental health support

By Waad Hussain  ·
Special Artificial intelligence is redefining human relationship to work, says Takamol CEO

Artificial intelligence is redefining human relationship to work, says Takamol CEO

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Special How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather

How ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather

By Hajar AlQusayer ·
Egypt unveils updated AI strategy to boost Middle East leadership by 2030

Egypt unveils updated AI strategy to boost Middle East leadership by 2030

By Reem Walid ·
Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

By Arab News ·
Special How AI is transforming the fashion retail experience in the Middle East

How AI is transforming the fashion retail experience in the Middle East

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Saudi firm Halo AI closes $6m seed round 

Saudi firm Halo AI closes $6m seed round 

By Nour El-Shaeri  ·
66% of organizations expect AI to have major cybersecurity impact in 2025: WEF

66% of organizations expect AI to have major cybersecurity impact in 2025: WEF

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·
Special What AI-agents and blockchain in a ‘Post Web’ world means for tech-savvy Middle East

What AI-agents and blockchain in a ‘Post Web’ world means for tech-savvy Middle East

By Tamara Aboalsaud ·

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