Saudi minister of communications meets Intel CEO to strengthen partnership in semiconductors, AI

Lip-Bu Tan (L) receives Abdullah Al-Swaha in Washington. (Supplied)
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Updated 17 October 2025
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Saudi minister of communications meets Intel CEO to strengthen partnership in semiconductors, AI

  • Part of Kingdom’s efforts to reinforce position as global hub

WASHINGTON: The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha has met Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, to discuss areas of partnership in developing semiconductor and advanced computing technologies, along with enhancing collaboration in building artificial intelligence infrastructure and future technologies.

The meeting in the US comes as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to reinforce its position as a global hub for AI and advanced computing, and to localize value chains in semiconductor technologies, in support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, strengthening the competitiveness of the digital economy and the country’s leadership in future technologies.

 


Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

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Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William wrapped up the final day of his official visit to Saudi Arabia with a tour of AlUla, where he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve.

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi minister of culture, accompanied the 43-year-old heir to the British throne, an avowed environmentalist, during the tour. Prince William also met with rangers working to conserve the area’s wildlife population.

AlUla is home to the Hegra archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its ancient Nabataean tombs dotted amid the pristine sandstone mountains and valleys.

Saudi authorities have been vastly working on in recent years to make AlUla a top-tier destination for luxury travelers and art exhibitions.