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Special delivery: a new, realistic measure of vehicle routing algorithms

MBZUAI ·

MBZUAI researchers have developed SVRPBench, a new open benchmark for testing vehicle routing algorithms under real-world conditions. SVRPBench simulates unpredictable urban delivery scenarios including rush-hour traffic, accidents, and customer delivery time preferences. The benchmark uses realistic city models with clustered customer locations, unlike existing deterministic benchmarks. Why it matters: This benchmark offers a more practical evaluation for vehicle routing algorithms, potentially leading to significant cost savings and improved efficiency in logistics within the region and beyond.

KAUST startup aims to disrupt last-mile delivery

KAUST ·

Saee, a KAUST-supported Saudi startup based in Jeddah, aims to disrupt last-mile delivery in Saudi Arabia by addressing challenges like delays and cash-on-delivery (COD) issues. They offer services such as fast COD consolidation, flexible dispatch to freelancers, and warehouse management. Saee also introduces a new concept called Cash Before Delivery (CBD) to improve cash flow for e-commerce platforms. Why it matters: This aims to solve a key bottleneck for e-commerce growth in Saudi Arabia, where COD is prevalent and creates financial inefficiencies.

Brave new world: How agentic AI will revolutionise the way public services are provided - The National

The National ·

The National published an article discussing the transformative potential of agentic AI in delivering public services. The piece explores how these advanced AI systems could revolutionize government interactions and service provision in the future. It delves into the theoretical framework and future implications of agentic AI for public sector operations and efficiency. Why it matters: This highlights a growing regional interest in leveraging cutting-edge AI for public sector innovation and efficiency within the Middle East.