Abdullah Alswaha visited several leading Saudi technology companies in Jeddah as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s digital economy and support smart solutions across key sectors including Hajj, Umrah, education, and e-commerce.
Supporting E-Commerce and Smart Innovation
During his visit to Salla, Alswaha discussed opportunities to expand digital commerce, empower business growth, and develop innovative solutions aimed at enhancing user experience and accelerating Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Advancing Smart Education and Future Skills
The minister also reviewed advanced educational technologies developed by Classera, focusing on digital capability building, innovation, and future skills development.
Alswaha witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Classera and Zain KSA to provide integrated smart education solutions designed to create more interactive and innovative digital learning environments.
AI Solutions for Hajj and Umrah
Meanwhile, the Digital Entrepreneurship Council hosted Tawfiq Al-Rabiah during an event at Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah attended by entrepreneurs and investors from across the Makkah region.
Discussions focused on leveraging artificial intelligence, technology, and digital innovation to enhance Hajj and Umrah services while improving the overall pilgrim experience.
Empowering Startups and the Digital Economy
The event also featured a tour of the CODE Lab, where startups and entrepreneurs showcased digital innovations and smart technologies designed to support pilgrims and visitors.
Participants emphasized the importance of enabling startups and investors to capitalize on growing opportunities within the Hajj and Umrah sectors, further supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem.
