Diriyah set a Guinness World Record for the largest AI-powered personal assistant display, using 501 Echo devices to play the Saudi national anthem during Wednesday’s Saudi National Day celebration at Al Bujairi Viewpoint, according to state news agency SPA. In partnership with Amazon, the “smart orchestra” integrated its cloud-based voice service, Alexa, merging AI with cultural heritage.

The Public Investment Fund landed the 2024 Middle East Project Management Office of the Year Award, it said in a post on X. The office also landed three distinctions of excellence from the PMO Global Alliance.

King Salman launched the King Salman Nonprofit Foundation to invest in cultural development and address societal challenges, as well as bolster charitable and humanitarian efforts, according to the Saudi Gazette. It has been officially established with approved bylaws and will include cultural centers such as the King Salman Museum and Library within the Diriyah Gate Project, as well as the Saudi Society Museum at King Salman Park.

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