Stories from Jeddah · Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has nominated nine projects and initiatives for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize. Leading the nominations is a project to provide accreditation for AI service providers and an AI ethics label. The initiative aims to encourage entities to adopt ethical AI standards. The announcement was made in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The average price per square meter in Jeddah has decreased by 38.16 percent compared to the same day last week. In the capital city of Riyadh, the average price per square meter was recorded at 3,696 riyals. This decline reflects a shift in the local real estate market transaction volume. The data indicates a downward trend in the Jeddah sector.

The Chinese team Machida Zelvia secured a victory in the final held in Jeddah on Saturday night. The team achieved the win despite having one player sent off during the match. The victory concludes the tournament held in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the President of Ukraine in the western city of Jeddah on April 24. The summit focused on key regional files and axes of coordination among Gulf Cooperation Council members. A press release regarding the specific outcomes and discussed topics is expected to be issued soon. Discussions included the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions involving the US and Iran. The summit is described as a consultative rather than a formal, binding meeting. The gathering aims to establish understandings and facilitate dialogue despite differing viewpoints among member states. The event is being organized to coordinate regional perspectives. The summit aims to resolve internal differences, specifically noting that the United Arab Emirates holds a different vision compared to other Gulf states.