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UAE-US ties: Phase 1 of new 5GW AI campus launches in Abu Dhabi - Gulf Business

WAM · May 16

Phase 1 of a new '5GW AI campus' has been launched in Abu Dhabi, signaling a major infrastructure development in the region. This initiative highlights strengthening ties between the UAE and the US in advanced technology. The campus is poised to significantly enhance the UAE's capabilities in large-scale artificial intelligence operations. Why it matters: This project underscores the UAE's strategic commitment to building extensive AI infrastructure and fostering international collaborations to establish itself as a prominent global AI hub.

Yasmeen Najm: From KGSP pioneer to NEOM innovator

KAUST · Aug 8

KAUST alumna Yasmeen Najm, a graduate of the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP), is now a Strategic Partnerships and Engagement innovator at NEOM. She credits her interdisciplinary background and the opportunities provided by KGSP for her success. Najm was also a keynote speaker at the KGSP Pre-Departure Orientation, where she shared her experiences with 107 high-achieving Saudi STEM graduates. Why it matters: This highlights the impact of KAUST's KGSP in developing Saudi talent and contributing to the Kingdom's innovation goals, particularly in megaprojects like NEOM.

Saving ghost cities

KAUST · May 15

In a 2018 KAUST lecture, MIT professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi discussed the case of Ordos Kangbashi, a Chinese city designed for a million residents that became a near-ghost town. Despite government incentives, the city struggled due to an economic downturn and lack of social and economic balance. Youcef-Toumi emphasized the importance of the public realm and a balance between social and economic development for successful cities. Why it matters: The analysis provides insights relevant to urban planning in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region, where new cities and megaprojects are being developed.