Global AI Summit will foster international collaboration in AI technologies

The third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit will be held from Sept. 10 to 12 in Riyadh. (globalaisummit.org)
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Updated 22 August 2024
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Global AI Summit will foster international collaboration in AI technologies

  • Summit will include more than 120 dialogue sessions and workshops during which speakers will review the international interest in data and AI

RIYADH: The third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit will be held from Sept. 10 to 12 with more than 300 speakers and experts in artificial intelligence from about 100 countries.

Organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, the summit will be held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

The event marks a milestone in the journey of technological advancement the Kingdom is undergoing thanks to innovations in data and artificial intelligence technologies.   

Riyadh will welcome an international gathering of specialists in AI technologies, influential policy and system makers in building these technologies, and heads of technology companies.

Among these experts is Stefan Schnorr, state secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport, Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, and Doug Schmitt, CEO of Dell Technologies Services.

Several agreements and memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed at the summit.

The Saudi leadership aspires for the Kingdom to become a prominent global example in AI, equipped with advanced capabilities to embrace the latest advancements and innovations and to contribute to global initiatives in the field.

The summit will include more than 120 dialogue sessions and workshops during which speakers will review the international interest in data and artificial intelligence.

The summit will play an important role in advancing the objectives set under Saudi Vision 2030, which is focused on developing a knowledge and technology-driven economy. It is also part of the accelerated efforts to fulfill the ambitious goals of the data and AI authority, with 66 of 96 goals directly or indirectly linked to the vision.


‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

Updated 26 December 2025
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‘Flying Over Saudi’ launches cinematic aerial experience of Saudi landmarks

RIYADH: The Flying Over Saudi experience was launched on Thursday at Boulevard City as part of Riyadh Season, introducing visitors to the first experience of its kind in the Kingdom. 

The attraction provides a cinematic aerial journey using immersive technologies and multisensory effects that display Saudi Arabia’s most significant natural and urban landscapes from a new perspective, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The experience takes guests on a visual journey over the Kingdom’s diverse terrain, taking in Saudi Arabia’s vast deserts, towering mountains, lush valleys, modern cities, and expansive coastlines, in addition to special views of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. 

The film is presented in 8K resolution, featuring high-quality footage that captures the Kingdom’s geographic and cultural richness in a matter of minutes.

Each ride lasts about eight minutes, enhanced by sensory effects such as wind, water mist, and natural scent elements, along with innovative seat motion that intensifies the sense of realism and creates an experience close to actual flight. 

The visual and audio technologies work seamlessly together to immerse visitors fully in the scenes presented.

By combining its immersive elements with footage filmed over diverse landscapes, Flying Over Saudi offers Riyadh Season visitors a new perspective of the Kingdom, one that merges advanced technology with local visual identity and highlights one of the widest natural maps extending from north to south and from the coastlines into the heart of the cities.

The launch of this experience exemplifies Riyadh Season’s commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment built on innovation and advanced presentation techniques. It further contributes to introducing visitors, from the Kingdom and abroad, to the beauty and diversity of Saudi Arabia’s destinations, reinforcing the season’s position as a leading platform for world-class immersive experiences.