AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Digital Services: Zain KSA launched an AI Center of Excellence to embed AI across customer care, commercial operations and network management as Saudi pushes its “Year of AI.” Energy & Power Projects: TAQA-led consortium won the 2.6GW Taweelah C IPP contract in Abu Dhabi, with Saudi Aljomaih Energy and Water as a key member; the deal includes a path to future carbon capture and a PPA running to 2050. Aviation Tech: Saudia became the first airline to deploy Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight engagement on the Airbus A321XLR, bringing 4K OLED, spatial audio and personalised digital experiences. Hajj Tech & Community Impact: Saudi-linked efforts highlighted smart systems for Hajj safety and crowd control, while an Ilorin-born scholar translated the Saudi Hajj sermon into Yoruba for pilgrims. Policy & Security: Saudi urged stronger UN action against illicit small arms trafficking, calling for tech support and national capacity building. Trade Watch: The US proposed up to 12.5% extra tariffs on imports tied to forced labour, naming Saudi Arabia among affected economies. Infrastructure Expansion: DAMAC Digital said its planned IT capacity landbank hit 6,000MW across 13 countries, targeting 2GW operational capacity by Q1 2028.
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