Saudi National Day...and the future of artificial intelligence
Arabian Weather - Every year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day with pride and honor, and in recent years, the Kingdom has witnessed tremendous progress in the field of technology and artificial intelligence, as it was ranked second globally in societal awareness of artificial intelligence.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and smart cities
Smart cities are modern urban designs designed to make the most of the capabilities of technology in order to address the difficult challenges associated with major urban development, including problems of sustainability, crowding, transportation, and energy consumption. These cities also aim to improve the quality of life by providing faster opportunities for health care, providing comprehensive transportation services, and contributing to In reducing pollution.
The Line City
The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz , Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOM Company, announced the launch of “The Line” city project in the NEOM region. The Line is characterized by interconnected cognitive communities powered by artificial intelligence technologies over a distance of 170 kilometers.
“The Line” aims to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 regarding diversification of the economy, as it is expected to provide up to 380,000 job opportunities and contribute to increasing the gross domestic product by approximately $48 billion by 2030.
In his statement regarding this project, Prince Mohammed bin Salman said:
“We need to renew the concept of cities towards sustainable and future cities, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOM, I am proud to launch the city of ‘The Line’, which extends over a distance of 170 kilometers, which will preserve a large percentage of the natural environment in the NEOM region. This city will be without the need for cars.” Or the streets, and it will be a carbon-neutral environment.”
The Line City in the Kingdom seeks to build its future using artificial intelligence technologies. A future artificial intelligence strategy has been developed that aims to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global center for innovation and technology. Through innovative projects and developments such as “The Line City,” the Kingdom’s capabilities to achieve sustainability will be enhanced. And development in all fields, and artificial intelligence is considered a major driver for achieving these goals.
The Line City is a pioneering model for the future, combining modern urban planning and the use of artificial intelligence to improve urban quality and make it more sustainable and comfortable for citizens.
Artificial intelligence and modern technologies
Under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has improved the services of the Two Holy Mosques using the latest technologies and artificial intelligence, as many smart robots have been provided, such as the “sterilization robot,” which works to sterilize the Grand Mosque automatically and effectively, and with smart control based on a map. Pre-defined, this improves environmental safety, and intelligently analyzes sterilization needs according to specific scenarios and durations.
On the occasion of the 93rd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque presents King Salman’s efforts in using modern technology and artificial intelligence to serve visitors to the Holy House of God and the guests of God, including:
Intelligent guidance robot
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, cares about the Two Holy Mosques, and provides the latest technologies and artificial intelligence to serve visitors to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, where many smart robots have been provided to guide pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims in performing rituals, issuing fatwas, and answering questions from those visiting the Grand Mosque.
- Robots support simultaneous translation into languages, communicate with sheikhs remotely, and provide introductory directions in several languages.
- The robots are controlled remotely and support 11 different languages .
- There is also a robot that distributes bottles of Zamzam water and another that distributes the Qur’an inside the Grand Mosque.
- Electronic information boards and digital services have been provided to guide and guide visitors.
- Manarat Al-Haramain platform provides religious and guidance services online.
All these efforts come under the noble directives of the wise leadership and a constant interest in improving the service of the Two Holy Mosques and providing means of comfort and ease for visitors and pilgrims. On Saudi National Day, Saudi Arabia celebrates its achievements in the field of technology and artificial intelligence, and looks forward to a promising future where this technology contributes to achieving development and prosperity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. .
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