Deal signed to establish AI center for health care in KSA

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Updated 03 October 2020
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Deal signed to establish AI center for health care in KSA

  • Specialists will be drawn from areas including biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, IT, bioinformatics, and data science

JEDDAH: The University of Oxford and King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) have signed an agreement to establish the first joint international innovation center for artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine.
Under the agreement, the new center will operate from both universities bringing together senior AI research specialists to provide innovative and creative solutions and treatments for rare, metabolic, and cardiac diseases.
Specialists will be drawn from areas including biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, IT, bioinformatics, and data science.

 


Iranian foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

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Iranian foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

  • They discuss importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy
  • Regional powers pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Tehran and Washington

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday ahead of critical nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy, as well as efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Regional powers had pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US in an attempt to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.

In a message confirming the talks, posted on social media platform X on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday. I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”