Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of AI and Big Data in the Middle East
- General Admission
- Free
Date and time
Wednesday, October 30 · 9:30 – 10:30pm GMT+5:30
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of AI and Big Data in the Middle East, focusing on the region’s macroeconomic development strategies and their implementation. This event will explore the various opportunities arising from the digital transformation sweeping across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, driven by cutting-edge AI advancements and the establishment of new data centers.
We will highlight major AI strategies, such as Saudi Arabia’s national AI initiatives and the UAE’s pioneering establishment of the world’s first Ministry of AI, and discuss how these developments are reshaping industries and fostering economic growth. The session will also examine the burgeoning data infrastructure, with data centers being rapidly developed across the MEA region, laying the foundation for the future of AI-driven economies.
Key Topics:
- AI strategies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- Digital transformation and economic development in the MEA region
- The role of data centers in advancing AI opportunities
Speaker: Richie Santosdiaz
Richie Santosdiaz is an accomplished management consultant specializing in economic development, internationalization, and capability development. With over 15 years of global professional experience, Richie has lived in seven countries and worked extensively with high-level government and corporate clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology, higher education, agriculture, and the creative industries.
Richie is currently affiliated with The Corporate Group as an executive economic development advisor and serves as an advisor for emerging markets for both Fintech Times and Fintech Power 50. As the Managing Partner of Santos-Diaz LLC, he offers independent advisory services, focusing on international business, trade, and foreign direct investment (FDI). Richie is also a regular contributor to top-tier media outlets like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum, sharing his insights on economic development and international trade.
In addition to his consulting work, Richie is the founder of Young American Expat, a digital storytelling platform highlighting the expatriate lifestyle. He holds a Master’s Degree from SOAS: University of London in Globalization & Multinational Corporations and is certified in International Trade by the UK’s Institute of Export and International Trade.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Richie’s deep insights into the intersection of AI, big data, and economic development in the Middle East!
