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

Jan 17, 2023

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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