The Culture Ministry bagged the 2024 AI Ethics Medal at the Global AI Summit last week, organized by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, state news agency SPA reports. The accolade recognizes the ministry’s leadership in adopting ethical AI practices since 2022, and is part of a broader effort to ensure the responsible use of technology.
Saudi claimed 23 spots in Forbes Middle East’s ranking of the region’s Top 100 Healthcare Leaders for 2024. Those named among the top 10 ranks:
- Sulaiman Al Habib, Founder & Chairman of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group (HMG);
- Nasser Al Huqbani, CEO of The Health Holding Company;
- Mazen Fakeeh, President of Fakeeh Care Group (FCG);
- Ayman Tamer, Group Chairman of Tamer Group;
- Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, President & Vice Chairman of Saudi German Health (SGH).
Saudi creators and productions took home a stack of awards at the fourth Gulf Theater Festival in Riyadh, according to state news agency SPA. The Taif Theater Group claimed the title of Distinguished National Group, while Saudi play Bahr secured accolades for Best Theater Direction and Best Theater Music. In the acting categories, Fajr Al Yami was recognized as Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Shihab Al Shihab claimed the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.