Saudi minister explores AI and gaming partnerships with global firms in Paris
Communications minister Abdullah Al-Swaha meets global tech leaders in Paris to advance AI, gaming, and quantum computing as part of Vision 2030 goals.
Key Takeaways
AIMinister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha held a series of meetings with leaders of major global companies in Paris, covering artificial intelligence, digital content, gaming, digital entertainment, and quantum computing. The meetings aimed to expand strategic partnerships, facilitate knowledge transfer, develop national talent, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for AI, electronic gaming, and advanced technologies.
Al-Swaha met with Yves Guillemot, CEO and co-founder of Ubisoft; Hiroki Totoki, CEO of Sony Group; Dylan Jadeja, CEO of Riot Games; and Andrew Wilson, chairman and CEO of Electronic Arts. Discussions focused on leveraging AI to advance the gaming and entertainment industries, content creation, nurturing Saudi talent, and empowering developers and content creators in the Kingdom to build globally competitive experiences and intellectual property.
In the field of cybersecurity, Al-Swaha discussed AI application security and data protection with Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of Thales Group. The talks also addressed knowledge transfer and the development of national expertise in advanced technologies, continuing a partnership between Thales and Saudi Arabia that spans more than five decades.
Quantum computing and advanced technologies
The minister visited the headquarters of PASQAL in Paris, where he toured its quantum computing labs and technologies, accompanied by CEO Dr. Waseem Bokhari and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal, chairman of Pasqal Arabia. The discussions explored ways to expand the presence of quantum computing technologies in Saudi Arabia, their integration with AI, and the development of national capabilities and talent.
Next-generation AI models
Al-Swaha also met with Laurent Solly, co-founder of Advanced Machine Intelligence, to discuss the future of next-generation AI models, their abilities in understanding, prediction, and planning, and their applications in robotics, automation, and industry. The talks included enabling Saudi researchers and developers to build new applications and technologies.
This visit is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to build effective international partnerships, attract advanced technologies and investments, and empower national talent to achieve the goals of Vision 2030.