The evolution of artificial intelligence has been the subject of many discussions, ranging from military security to environmental efficiency. Indeed, AI has increasingly been framed as a dual-use technology: one that promises significant societal benefits while simultaneously raising complex ethical, political, and strategic concerns. When it comes to using AI as a tool to verify[…]
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Saudi Arabia is carrying out executions at a pace never seen before in its modern history. Behind official statements and claims of reform lies an alarming reality: a justice system increasingly used as a tool of repression, discrimination, and fear. The scale, speed, and secrecy of executions in recent years demand urgent international attention. According[…]
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Abstract NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion megacity, represents a bold experiment in AI-driven governance. Combining an autonomous legal framework with pervasive artificial intelligence, the project aims to optimize urban life and attract global investment. However, its development has involved forced displacement, suppression of dissent, and opaque algorithmic decision-making, raising critical ethical and human rights concerns.[…]
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Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), the country is implementing green policies in construction to promote sustainability, reduce emissions, and support a green economy. Launched in 2021, SGI unites government, private sector, and society-wide efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, with construction playing a key role in[…]
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Saudi Arabia, located in one of the world’s most water-scarce regions, faces a growing population projected to rise from 35 million to 40.1 million by 2030, making water management one of the most critical aspects of its national policy. As water scarcity becomes an increasingly pressing issue, MENA countries, including Saudi Arabia, have turned to[…]
