Saudi Arabia elected by ECOSOC to UN Commission on Science and Technology (CSTD) for 2027–2030
- UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected Saudi Arabia to CSTD for 2027–2030.
- Vote strengthens Riyadh’s international role on digital governance, science and tech for development.
- Expected to support Saudi diplomatic and technical engagement on AI, digital government and capacity‑building.
Asharq Al-Awsat English · 2026-05-10
MCIT 'Digital Giving' (مبادرة العطاء الرقمي) portal lists Fourth Industrial Revolution awareness modules
- MCIT initiative page lists content modules on blockchain, AI, and Industry 4.0 for public digital literacy.
- Part of a continuing national programme to broaden digital skills and awareness across society.
- Useful reference for public outreach and curriculum alignment with Vision 2030 targets.
مبادرة العطاء الرقمي · 2026-05-10
Omani startup Drone Lens uses AI drones to accelerate aircraft inspections
- Drone Lens claims AI‑guided drones reduce inspection time and improve defect detection for aircraft MRO.
- Startup targets Gulf and regional carriers as cost and downtime reduction becomes a priority.
- Technology could intersect with Saudi aviation & MRO ambitions — potential for regional partnerships.
Muscat Daily · 2026-05-10
BlackRock's Larry Fink: AI is creating a new trillion‑dollar asset class; Trump policies may accelerate it
- BlackRock CEO describes AI as a nascent trillion‑dollar asset class, naming infrastructure and chip makers as beneficiaries.
- He suggests recent US policy shifts could speed corporate investment into AI infrastructure.
- Market implications: continued strength for GPU suppliers and cloud providers named as key winners.
24/7 Wall St. · 2026-05-10