Alswaha Holds Strategic Talks with Waymo and OpenAI on AI and Autonomous Technologies
Washington, D.C., The Gulf Observer: Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alswaha, held high-level meetings with Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during his ongoing visit to the United States.
These meetings are part of the Kingdom’s strategic efforts to enhance collaboration with leading global technology companies in the development of smart mobility systems, autonomous driving technologies, and advanced artificial intelligence solutions.
During his discussion with Tekedra Mawakana, Alswaha explored partnerships aimed at developing innovative technologies to support intelligent transport solutions and promote advancements in autonomous driving. The discussions align with Saudi Arabia’s vision to improve urban sustainability and optimize the efficiency of modern mobility systems.
In a separate meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alswaha focused on enabling AI inference centers worldwide, contributing to the establishment of advanced infrastructure to support trusted AI applications. The talks highlighted efforts to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced research and technological innovation.
These engagements reflect the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its digital economy, fostering the AI ecosystem, and reinforcing its leadership in knowledge-based innovation, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
