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AI, analytics and the future of 海角直播鈥檚 workforce

AI, analytics and the future of 海角直播鈥檚 workforce

AI, analytics and the future of 海角直播鈥檚 workforce
The state wants to cultivate a workforce of 20,000 AI and data specialists. (Shutterstock)
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海角直播 is making significant strides in the world of artificial intelligence, in pursuit of its ambitious initiatives to position the Kingdom as a global leader in AI.

The National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence, launched in 2020, is a cornerstone of these efforts, seeking to attract $20 billion in investments by 2030 and cultivate a workforce of 20,000 AI and data specialists.

These initiatives are inextricably linked to Vision 2030鈥檚 overarching goals of social reform and economic diversification, which together aim to establish 海角直播 as a regional leader in technology and innovation.

AI represents a further significant advancement in human progress. Historically, businesses have leveraged technology to enhance productivity and efficiency by automating tasks that once required human effort.

The current era, often referred to as the second machine age, is distinguished by numerous instances of machine intelligence and the integration of billions of interconnected systems working collectively to improve our ability to enhance our understanding of the world and to solve complex problems.

AI and advanced analytics enable more accurate predictions, better decision-making and the development of new business strategies. In 海角直播, these technologies are poised to transform industries, necessitating a reevaluation of human-machine collaboration.

The potential economic impact within 海角直播 is substantial. According to a recent report by the professional services firm PwC, the projected economic impact of AI in the Middle East by 2030 is $320 billion, with an estimated $135.2 billion attributed to 海角直播.

Additionally, McKinsey suggests that 41 percent of work activities in the Kingdom could be automated. This presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges.

The rapid advancement of AI, particularly generative AI, is revolutionizing how we work and live. Tools like ChatGPT represent some of the fastest-adopted technologies in history, significantly impacting productivity and decision-making processes.

This intersection of AI and the workforce is particularly relevant for 海角直播, which is making significant strides in AI adoption and workforce transformation as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.

To future-proof its workforce, 海角直播 is placing a strong emphasis on continuous learning and development in AI and data analytics. The country also recognizes that collaboration between government and the private sector is vital for driving workforce transformation and ensuring readiness for future challenges.

Preparing the Saudi workforce for an AI-driven future involves equipping workers with the necessary skills and fostering an environment of innovation and adaptability.

However, this transformation is not without its challenges. The rise of AI raises concerns about misinformation, manipulation and the delicate balance between human judgment and machine algorithms.

Despite these challenges, the potential benefits in terms of efficiency and innovation are substantial.

Preparing the Saudi workforce for an AI-driven future involves equipping workers with the necessary skills and fostering an environment of innovation and adaptability.

Nicholas C. Lovegrove

Generative models like ChatGPT redefine data analysis and idea generation. They offer unprecedented capabilities for enhancing human productivity and creativity. Leveraging AI to augment human abilities can lead to significant improvements in various sectors.

Still, it is crucial to adopt a balanced approach to AI integration, one that maximizes benefits while minimizing risks. This includes addressing ethical considerations to ensure AI promotes inclusivity and equity.

Broader societal challenges associated with AI, such as the 鈥渁lignment problem鈥 and the 鈥渃ontainment problem鈥 also need to be addressed.

The alignment problem concerns ensuring that AI systems鈥 objectives align with human values, while the containment problem involves preventing AI systems from acting outside their intended scope.

Tackling these issues is essential for responsible AI integration.

海角直播鈥檚 strategic investments and workforce development initiatives position the Kingdom to potentially become one of the global leaders of the AI revolution.

By focusing on ethical AI practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, 海角直播 can ensure a prosperous and inclusive future, in which everyone in its workforce has equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from the AI-driven initiatives.

The Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to AI and analytics holds transformative potential, offering significant opportunities for productivity and innovation across various sectors.

As machines increasingly undertake cognitive tasks, the landscape of employment is changing, with human roles experiencing considerable transformation. For example, AI-powered chatbots are enhancing customer service efficiency, automated systems are streamlining data entry and robo-advisers are making financial services more accessible.

However, this shift should not be viewed as a conflict between human workers and machines. Rather, we should recognize the potential for augmentation, where AI can enhance human capabilities rather than merely replace them.

Despite these advancements, there remains a crucial need for human judgment and regulation to oversee AI systems, ensure ethical standards are met and address complex issues that machines alone cannot resolve.

By focusing on how AI can complement human intelligence, we can unlock new possibilities for innovation and productivity.

The journey toward an AI-driven future is filled with both opportunities and challenges. 海角直播鈥檚 proactive approach, underpinned by Vision 2030 and significant investments in AI and workforce development, demonstrates its commitment to harnessing the power of AI for economic diversification and social reform.

By embracing AI and analytics while addressing ethical considerations, 海角直播 is well positioned to become a global leader in technology and innovation, paving the way for a future that is not only prosperous and inclusive but also forward-looking.

In shaping a world where the transformative power of AI acts as a catalyst for unprecedented progress, 海角直播鈥檚 efforts resonate as a beacon of promise and potential.

鈥 Nicholas C. Lovegrove is a professor of the practice of management at Georgetown University鈥檚 McDonough School of Business

Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Arab News' point of view

Canelo Alvarez to face Terence Crawford in Riyadh Season Las Vegas showdown

Canelo Alvarez to face Terence Crawford in Riyadh Season Las Vegas showdown
Updated 15 min 58 sec ago

Canelo Alvarez to face Terence Crawford in Riyadh Season Las Vegas showdown

Canelo Alvarez to face Terence Crawford in Riyadh Season Las Vegas showdown
  • Fight between 2 of boxing鈥檚 biggest generational athletes will be streamed on Netflix
  • They will compete for the unified Super Middleweight championship on Sept. 13

LONDON: Saul 鈥淐anelo鈥 Alvarez will face off against Terence Crawford on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, Turki Alalshikh, chairman of 海角直播鈥檚 General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, and Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, have announced.

The highly anticipated fight between two of boxing鈥檚 biggest generational athletes will be streamed on Netflix for more than 300 million subscribers on the platform.

White, Alashikh and Saudi events firm Sela will collaborate to promote the event, which is part of Riyadh Season.

The showdown will be promoted through a promotional tour with stops in Riyadh on June 20, New York City on June 22 and Las Vegas on June 27.

The venue for the fight in Las Vegas, scheduled for September, will be announced at a later date. The boxers will compete for the unified Super Middleweight championship.

Alalshikh said on Tuesday: 鈥淐anelo and Crawford, two legends of boxing, will finally compete against each other in the fight of the century.鈥

Dana White described the anticipated fight in Las Vegas as historic. He added: 鈥淭urki wants to make the biggest fights that the fans want to see in boxing and this is right up my alley ... it鈥檚 literally a once in a lifetime fight.鈥

Mexican star Canelo is ready to prove he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. 鈥淚鈥檓 super happy to be making history again and this time on a Riyadh Season card that will be broadcast on Netflix,鈥 he said.

Crawford, the undefeated American superstar, is confident that his record speaks for itself. 鈥淚 am the best fighter in the world and no matter the opponent or weight class, I have always come out on top,鈥 he said.

鈥淥n Sept. 13, my hand will be raised once again as the world watches greatness,鈥 Crawford told fans.


Pakistan announces tax relief for salaried class in FY2025-26 budget

Pakistan announces tax relief for salaried class in FY2025-26 budget
Updated 31 min 29 sec ago

Pakistan announces tax relief for salaried class in FY2025-26 budget

Pakistan announces tax relief for salaried class in FY2025-26 budget
  • Tax rate for low-income earners slashed from 5% to 1%
  • Rs17.57 trillion budget focuses on economic stabilization

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced significant income tax relief for low- and middle-income earners on Tuesday as it presented its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to ease the burden on salaried individuals amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.

Pakistan鈥檚 tax-to-GDP ratio remains below 10%, among the lowest in the region. The government has pledged to raise this ratio to 14% through tax reforms, digital enforcement, and expanding the tax base.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, presenting his first full-year budget in the National Assembly, said the income tax rate for individuals earning between Rs600,000 and Rs1.2 million ($2,128鈥$4,255) annually would be cut from 5% to 1%.

鈥淔irst of all, we are giving relief where it is needed the most,鈥 Aurangzeb told parliament, adding that the measure was in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif鈥檚 directive to support wage earners and retain talent in the country.

The government has also proposed reducing the tax on annual income up to Rs1.2 million from Rs30,000 to Rs6,000, lowering the tax rate from 15% to 11% for those earning up to Rs2.2 million ($7,800) and cutting the rate from 25% to 23% for income between Rs2.2 million and Rs3.2 million ($11,350).

For high-income earners making over Rs10 million ($35,460) annually, a 1% reduction in the additional surcharge has been recommended to help curb the ongoing brain drain, the minister said.

Aurangzeb described the changes as part of broader efforts to simplify the tax structure and 鈥渟trike a balance between inflationary pressures and take-home pay.鈥

The federal budget, with a total outlay of Rs17.57 trillion ($62 billion), comes as Pakistan seeks to stabilize its economy under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program.

The budget also includes a 20% increase in defense spending, while total government expenditure is expected to be 7% lower year-on-year, reflecting fiscal consolidation goals tied to IMF negotiations.

The proposed budget will be debated in parliament before final approval.


Prophet鈥檚 Mosque prepares prayer areas, courtyards to receive post-Hajj worshippers in Madinah

Prophet鈥檚 Mosque prepares prayer areas, courtyards to receive post-Hajj worshippers in Madinah
Updated 10 June 2025

Prophet鈥檚 Mosque prepares prayer areas, courtyards to receive post-Hajj worshippers in Madinah

Prophet鈥檚 Mosque prepares prayer areas, courtyards to receive post-Hajj worshippers in Madinah
  • The entry and exit points of the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque were assessed to minimize congestion and overcrowding
  • General Authority said its goal is to allow worshippers to perform their rituals in a calm, orderly, and reverent atmosphere

Madinah: The Prophet鈥檚 Mosque in Madinah, located in the Hijaz region of 海角直播, has improved and updated its crowd management in preparation to receive worshippers during the post-Hajj period.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque, which oversees the mosques in Makkah and Madinah, announced on Tuesday that the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque and its courtyards and praying areas had been prepared to offer a safe and organized environment for worshippers.

The entry and exit points of the mosque were assessed to minimize congestion and overcrowding, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Signs were placed to direct worshippers to the prayer areas and to prohibit sitting or praying in the mosque鈥檚 corridors and courtyards, ensuring smooth foot traffic.

The authority said its goal is to allow worshippers to perform their rituals in a calm, orderly, and reverent atmosphere, according to the SPA.

Over 1.4 million pilgrims concluded this week the Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage that able Muslims must undertake, and they visited various holy sites in Makkah and Madinah, including the Prophet鈥檚 Mosque.


Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon鈥檚 efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty

King Abdullah of Jordan greets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Amman on Tuesday. (Supplied)
King Abdullah of Jordan greets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Amman on Tuesday. (Supplied)
Updated 10 June 2025

Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon鈥檚 efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty

King Abdullah of Jordan greets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Amman on Tuesday. (Supplied)
  • President Joseph Aoun holds talks with King Abdullah in Amman, thanks him for Jordanian support of Lebanese army

BEIRUT: During talks in Amman on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah of Jordan reaffirmed his country鈥檚 鈥渟upport to Lebanon in its efforts to preserve its security, stability, sovereignty and territorial unity.鈥

The two leaders also emphasized 鈥渢he importance of preserving security and stability in Syria, which will help facilitate the voluntary and safe return of Syrian refugees鈥 to their home country.

Aoun praised Jordan for the role it has played, under the leadership of King Abdullah, 鈥渋n standing with Lebanon and its people, and providing support to the Lebanese army.鈥

He also highlighted the importance of 鈥渆nhancing security and defense cooperation between both countries, particularly in the field of combating terrorism and smuggling.鈥

In a joint statement, King Abdullah and Aoun stressed 鈥渢he need to immediately reinstate the ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure adequate humanitarian aid reaches all areas鈥 of the territory. They rejected any plans to displace Palestinians, and urged Arab states and the wider international community to step up efforts to reach a just and comprehensive resolution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, based on a two-state solution.

The king also warned of 鈥渢he danger of the unprecedented escalations and violence targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, and Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.鈥

More broadly, the two leaders said it was important to maintaining coordination and consultation on all issues of mutual interest.


Historic village and beaches throng with Eid holiday tourists

Historic village and beaches throng with Eid holiday tourists
Updated 10 June 2025

Historic village and beaches throng with Eid holiday tourists

Historic village and beaches throng with Eid holiday tourists
  • Visitors enjoy heritage, hospitality, natural beauty

RIYADH: 海角直播鈥檚 Heritage Commission welcomed many visitors to Thee Ain Historical Village, located in the Al-Makhwah governorate of the Baha region, during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. 

Launched in partnership with the principality of the Baha region, the initiative featured a hospitality corner where visitors received gifts and detailed information about the area, with a focus on the historical village. 

The village is one of the most significant tourist destinations in the region, situated 2,000 meters above sea level, a Saudi Press Agency report said. 

It has a rich history spanning centuries, with stone structures topped by roofs made from juniper wood sourced from nearby forests. 

The balconies are decorated with quartz stones arranged in contiguous triangles. The village includes defensive fortresses built for protection and surveillance. 

Thee Ain benefits from an ideal agricultural environment, especially for cultivating pandanus and bananas, enhancing its appeal as a tourist destination. 

During Eid, Haql governorate also had a significant rise in visitors drawn to its scenic beaches, parks, and mild weather.

Families favor Haql鈥檚 natural beach pools and key tourist attractions, according to the SPA.

These pools offer a perfect setting for enjoying nature, fishing, and swimming. Nearby parks provide a peaceful retreat for visitors to relax amid natural beauty, the SPA added.

Umluj beaches also attracted many visitors and picnickers during the holiday. Coastal spots including Duqm Beach and the Southern Corniche had a notable influx of families and tourists seeking serene natural settings and sea views.

Umluj governorate, on the Red Sea coast in Tabuk region, is a major tourist destination known for its diverse landscapes 鈥 sea, mountains and plains 鈥 and mild summer weather.

The Umluj municipality prepared extensively for the influx by upgrading beaches and parks, enhancing facilities, and increasing cleaning and health inspections to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.