RIYADH: Saudi minister Abdullah Al-Swaha met White House officials in Washington on a visit to the US, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Al-Swaha, who heads the Communications and Information Technology ministry, discussed ways to enhance and expand the strategic partnership between the Saudi Arabia and US and ways to stimulate innovation in the Kingdom’s space industry.
The meetings were attended by Saudi Ambassador Princess Reema bint Bandar and Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology Haitham Al-Ohali.
Al-Swaha met with Anne Neuberger, the US deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, to discuss enhancing partnerships in the fifth- and sixth-generation technologies and the ORAN RAN technologies, according to SPA.
The minister also met Amos Hochstein, presidential advisor for Energy and Investment, and Brett McGurk, deputy assistant to the president and coordinator for the MENA.
In a meeting with Chirag Parikh, deputy assistant to the president and executive secretary, Al-Swaha discussed joint investments in space economies and technologies and developing national talents.
Al-Swaha also met US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.
The two discussed ways of strengthening the partnership between the Kingdom and the US in the digital economy sector.
The meetings are part of Al-Swaha’s visit to the US that is intended to strengthen relations and support the growth of Saudi’s digital economy.
The visit includes meetings in several states with leaders of major tech companies to boost technology investments, stimulate venture capital, support entrepreneurship, and create cooperation opportunities among private sector companies.
Saudi minister meets White House officials on Saudi-US partnerships
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Madinah governor launches Alsirah Gardens project
- Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography
- Event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan inaugurated Alsirah Gardens project, opening the Orchard of Al-Mustazill as its first area, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography.
The event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi.
During a tour of the Orchard of Al-Mustazill near Quba Mosque, Prince Salman reviewed the project’s components. Covering 70,000 sq. meters, it includes seven enrichment zones.
QSAS Chairman Yasser Al-Dawood said Alsirah’s cultural brand connects people to their roots through immersive experiences blending knowledge and innovation.
He noted that the project features cultural experiences based on the Prophetic Sirah, a children’s area, shopping zones, and a rural lodge, making it a landmark that boosts tourism in Madinah.
The project’s investment is estimated at SR500 million ($133 million). Once all phases are complete, it is expected to attract about 10 million visitors annually, supporting Vision 2030 goals.
Al-Dawood added that the project will position Madinah as a leading destination highlighting Prophetic heritage, offering a cultural experience that deepens visitors’ connection to the Sirah.
