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Saudi Arabia’s internet usage hits 99% in 2023 — Gulf News

Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in internet usage in 2023, with a penetration rate reaching 99 per cent, demonstrating near-universal access among its population, according to a Gulf News report. 

Oracle to invest $1.5B in Saudi Arabia to open public cloud region

Oracle says it plans to open a third public cloud region in Saudi Arabia. Located in Riyadh, the new cloud region will be part of a planned US $1.5 billion investment.

Saudi Arabia and Travis Kalanick, together again, strike Silicon Valley’s first post-Khashoggi deal — Fortune

Two of Silicon Valley’s most controversial players have reunited—to the tune of $400 million, writes Maria Aspan. Here is the link: https://fortune.com/2019/11/07/cloud-kitchens-travis-kalanick-saudi-arabia/

Hewlett Packard Enterprise signs MOU with Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority.

Saudi Arabia first country to grant a robot citizenship

Sophia a humanoid robot built by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics, was granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia on Wednesday; the first country in the world to...