KAUST ·
A joint delegation of KAUST and Dow officials participated in a "topping out" ceremony at the Middle East Innovation Center on the KAUST campus. The ceremony marks a milestone in the construction of the center's superstructure. Why it matters: The Innovation Center signifies continued investment in research and development infrastructure at KAUST.
SDAIA ·
Construction has begun on a 30 million-square-foot data center in Saudi Arabia to support government services. The facility will provide infrastructure for storing and processing data related to citizen services, national security, and economic development initiatives. The project aims to enhance the Kingdom's digital capabilities and data sovereignty. Why it matters: This investment signals Saudi Arabia's commitment to building a robust digital infrastructure and advancing its Vision 2030 goals.