Arab News, Saturday, Aug 21, 2021 | Muharram 13, 1443
Saudi university, digital transformation unit sign deal to activate cutting-edge tech in digital economy
Saudi Arabia:
King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with the
National Digital Transformation Unit to develop exploratory projects and empower
emerging technologies.
The deal seeks to build beneficial ties between
the two institutions as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Emerging technologies
covered under the agreement include 5G technology, drones, autonomous vehicles,
smart cities, robotics and more.
As part of the deal, the NDU will develop research
to support decision-making in digital transformation and the digital economy. It
will also examine the use of emerging technologies in digital education and
other sectors.
KAUST’s role will target the knowledge-based
economy and develop an effective model for guiding technology from initial
research all the way to product provision.
The university will also concentrate on new
knowledge-based companies to enable local industry and the business sector to
stimulate growth and improve technological competitiveness.