Saudi Arabia launches ‘Artificial Intelligence Hour’ initiative in more than 1,300 schools

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Updated 11 October 2023
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘Artificial Intelligence Hour’ initiative in more than 1,300 schools

  • The initiative is the second in the National Olympiad for Programming and Artificial Intelligence

RIYADH: An “Artificial Intelligence Hour” initiative is targeting more than 1,300 public and private schools across Saudi Arabia, with the aim of raising awareness of the emerging technology among students and inspiring the next generation of programmers, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to support and empower the nation’s youth and develop their talents.

The initiative is the second in the National Olympiad for Programming and Artificial Intelligence, which has been developed by the Saudi Ministry of Education in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority and the King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba.

It offers 300,000 male and female students in middle and high schools the chance to learn more about the AI field.


Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji received the message from Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov. (SPA)
Updated 30 December 2025
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Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

  • The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia

RIYADH: King Salman received a written message from Russian President Vladmir Putin regarding ties between the two countries.

Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov delivered the message to Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji in Riyadh, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. 

The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the efforts made in this regard.