JEDDAH: The second Internet of Things (IoT) exhibition will begin in Riyadh on Feb. 13, 2019, under the patronage of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
The two-day event will host a number of international, regional and local players in advanced technologies, connectivity, broadband and digital transformation.
Latest technologies, digital solutions and applications of IoT will be on display at the event. Experts see great potential in the Kingdom’s capacity to adopt and embrace IoT due to the growth of and investment in smart cities as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
“IoT is the natural evolution of the internet, where all tools needed by an individual are connected to the internet and the system has become more general and comprehensive ranging from household appliances, cars, buildings and aircraft up to modern apps, covering all fields,” said Fahd Al-Garni, general manager of New Horizon for Conferences and Exhibitions.
The exhibition will highlight the latest emerging technologies such as massive data and artificial intelligence.
“Cloud-based computing is the main key feature of IoT through which the exchange of large data can be achieved with less time and cost,” Al-Garni said.
The event will bring together more than 50 speakers and experts like academics, researchers, and heads of national and international companies. Participants will display their achievements in technical solutions and their efforts to implement Digital Transformation Program 2020. The event will provide international participants a platform to share their knowledge and experience in advanced technologies.
Riyadh prepares for second IoT exhibition in February
Riyadh prepares for second IoT exhibition in February
- Participants will display their achievements in technical solutions and their efforts to implement Digital Transformation Program 2020
The founding economy: A blueprint for stability in the First Saudi State
- The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula
RIYADH: The economy during the founding stage of the First Saudi State served as a fundamental pillar in building the nation, consolidating its influence, and ensuring its stability. This early economic growth was inextricably linked to achieving security, unifying regions, and organizing society—factors that directly stimulated trade, stabilized markets, and enhanced the foundations of daily life in Diriyah and its surrounding areas.
According to Dr. Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Othaimeen's "Diriyah: Origins and Development during the First Saudi State," published by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the founding economy stands as a historical model reflecting the reciprocal relationship between political stability and early economic prosperity.
The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula.
Beyond its political and intellectual prominence, Diriyah emerged as a vibrant economic hub. Its active markets attracted merchants and students from across the region, all of whom benefited from the state-provided stability. The local society relied on diverse activities for its livelihood, including trade, agriculture, and livestock breeding, with horses and camels playing crucial roles in transportation, commerce, and securing roads.
The social and administrative organization upon which the state was founded ensured the continuous availability of goods and sustained market stability. Ultimately, the close relationship between public security and economic growth during this founding phase solidified Diriyah's position as a premier political and commercial center in the Arabian Peninsula.
