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Here's how Saudi Arabia is investing in the technology of the future

The Saudi Arabian government has committed to investing 2.5% of GDP into the research, development, and innovation sector by 2040.

The Saudi Arabian government has committed to investing 2.5% of GDP into the research, development, and innovation sector by 2040. Image: Pexels/Hussain Awan

Olayan Alwetaid
Group CEO, Saudi Telecom Company Group
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