{
  "id": 3282636,
  "title": "Alswaha discusses expanding AI, gaming, quantum computing partnerships in France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/alswaha-discusses-expanding-ai-gaming-quantum-computing-partnerships",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664056/saudi-arabia/alswaha-discusses-expanding-ai-gaming-quantum-computing-partnerships-in-france"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During his visit to France, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met with senior executives from major global companies to discuss expanding collaborations in artificial intelligence (AI), digital content, digital entertainment, gaming, and quantum computing. The meetings aimed to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a global hub for AI, electronic gaming, and emerging technologies, while also fostering knowledge transfer and building national capabilities. Alswaha engaged in discussions with Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki, Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja, and Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO Andrew Wilson about utilizing AI in the gaming and entertainment sectors, as well as developing Saudi talent and empowering creators to produce globally competitive content and intellectual properties.\n\nIn a separate meeting, Alswaha visited Pasqal's headquarters in Paris with CEO Wasiq Bokhari and Chairman of the Board Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal. They explored expanding quantum computing technologies in the Kingdom and integrating them with AI, with the goal of developing national capabilities and talent in this advanced field. Alswaha also held talks with Advanced Machine Intelligence Co-Founder Laurent Solly to discuss the future of next-generation AI models and their applications in robotics, automation, and industry. These discussions aimed to equip Saudi researchers and developers with tools to create innovative applications and technologies.\n\nThe Saudi visit underscores the country's commitment to forging impactful international partnerships, attracting top-tier technologies and investments, and nurturing national talent to thrive in the intelligent era, all in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "PARIS — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading global companies in artificial intelligence (AI), digital content and digital entertainment, gaming, and quantum computing during his visit to France. The meetings aimed to expand high-impact partnerships, facilitate knowledge transfer, develop…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}