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To work together or warn against? That is the AI question

A global race between the US, China, Europe, and Gulf states towards AI supremacy is fully underway but the globalised nature of the 21st century prime technology creates border problems.

Marco Mossad 23 October 2025
Saudi Central Bank Governor Fahad al-Mubarak speaks during a news conference in Riyadh March 3, 2013. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/File Photo

Digital Banks: The Next Big Thing in Saudi Banking Sector

With the announcement of Fahad Al Mubarak, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, about the Kingdom’s intention to license more digital banks, the Saudi banking community should be ready for the…

Motasem Al Felou 05 December 2021
Saudis and expats perform "Al Fajr" prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, on October 18, 2020, for the first time after easing months-long COVID-19 restrictions. (Getty)

In Spite of Covid-19, Rituals Are Getting Easier

When it comes to digitalizing life, Saudi Arabia has come a long way. Just a touch of a button is enough to renew your driving license using a smart phone app, Absher. You have a relative based in…

Motasem Al Felou 15 May 2021
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