RIYADH: The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has partnered with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority to increase human capacity and innovation in the field of AI in Saudi Arabia and the region. The partnership deal was signed during the 2022 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, according to a statement. “The SDAIA-KAUST Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will focus on educational development and upskiling the new generation of Saudi citizens in AI,” KAUST President Tony Chan said. The center “will be the hub for innovative solutions and talent development by leveraging artificial intelligence to position the Kingdom as a leader in the new data driven era,” Majid Altuwaijri, CEO of National Center for Artificial Intelligence, said.