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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Promote 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies to Raise Productivity

Saudi ministers have revealed the Kingdom’s determination to harness technology in diversifying the economy, with the launching of new investments and activating the full potential of the fourth industrial revolution technologies in various sectors. Speaking during a session held on the first day of the LEAP 2023 conference in Riyadh,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia Unveils Investments Exceeding $9 Billion with Launch of LEAP 2023

With the launch of the LEAP Tech 2023 conference - the largest global gathering for technology and digitization developments – on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia unveiled investments exceeding $9 billion to support future technologies and emerging companies in the Kingdom. More than 700 experts, scientists and specialized companies from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Saudi Factories Pass Global SIRI Index for Transformation towards 4th Industrial Revolution

Fifty-eight factories under the Saudi Authority for Industrial and Technology Zones (Modon) have passed the global Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) that measures the level of facilities created to back the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Saudi Arabia is moving towards harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 29, 2022

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What's wrong with the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is a term coined in 2016 by German economist Klaus Schwab. It’s used to describe the technology revolution that the world is going through. But there is growing criticism, particularly in the global south, of how it’s framed. Many are questioning whether it should be considered…

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

Modon Proceeds Towards Completing Infrastructure in Saudi Industrial Cities

Saudi industrial cities are witnessing tangible progress to become the preferred investment destination. During the past year, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) updated its strategy in line with Vision 2030. The strategy seeks to place Modon as the best investment destination through several initiatives to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: a seductive idea requiring critical engagement

Narrative frames are fundamental to unifying ideologies. They frame what is possible and impossible, which ideas can be accepted and which must be rejected. In her book, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics, storyteller and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola examines the framing of the Fourth Industrial Revolution narrative in this light.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

40 Government Agencies Strive for Quality Industries in Saudi Arabia

The National Industrial Development and Logistics Services Program (NDLP) is seeking to work with 40 Saudi government agencies to achieve qualitative industries represented in partial and total manufacturing and the development of the supply chain in machinery, medical equipment, cars, military industries and renewable energy. The NDLP aims to transform…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

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Report Highlights Saudi Incentives for New Technologies, 4th Industrial Revolution Solutions

A recent report revealed five advantages and incentives to enable Saudi Arabia to implement the technologies and solutions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including the presence of digital infrastructure equipped with 5G technology, and the Kingdom’s financial and investment capabilities. The Kingdom inaugurated last year a dedicated center on the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

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