AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI for Culture: Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund launched “AI Incentives for Cultural Projects,” offering non-repayable grants up to SR500,000 to help cultural SMEs adopt AI across six parts of the cultural value chain, with applications open for up to 20 projects. Security Tech & Policy: The “Makkah agreement” between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is being framed as a long-term, NATO-like collective defense setup, while business leaders like Pakistan’s KATI push for the pact to unlock trade and joint ventures—not just military cooperation. Biometrics Watch: NIST’s latest facial verification results suggest the facial recognition race is tightening, with leadership stable but differentiation shifting toward tougher real-world deployment demands. Identity & Digital Signatures: SDAIA rolled out the Ibram platform for digital signatures and document verification, aiming to streamline trusted paperwork. Energy & Shipping Pressure: Strait of Hormuz traffic remains sharply down as shipping fears persist, keeping oil prices volatile near $90 amid renewed concerns over US-Iran talks and attacks on vessels. Media Tech: Disney+ secured global streaming rights for Formula E, with the 2026/27 season kicking off in Jeddah on Dec 18.
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