Three major tech events come together in Riyadh - the Global AI Show, Global Blockchain Show and Global Games Show. The Riyal Deal with Tom Burges Watson goes behind the scenes to find out how the three sub-sectors are contributing to the Saudi economy, and what it means for Vision 2030 goals.

KAUST's Manus Ward explains why cheap energy, advanced desalination processes and a young population could make Saudi Arabia one of the most ideal places in the world to host AI data centers.

Plus, the CEO of webook.com discusses how the ticketing platform is using AI to stop ticket scalping at mega-events and bringing real fans to the center of the action.

The head of transformation at Saudia Group discusses his cautious optimism over the corporate use of AI globally while actively finding ways to integrate it for flyers, while a top Gulf Air executive discusses the importance of blockchain technology to make aircraft maintenance records tamper-proof.

Finally, a young Saudi AI startup executive joins the show to discuss how they are disrupting the automated voice and chat space in the Arabic language.

Guests:
Nadeem Bakhsh, CEO & Co-Founder, Webook.com
Ibraheem Sheerah, Chief Transformation Officer, Saudia Group
Abdulilah Alrediny, Head of Commercial, SARJ.AI
Manus Ward, Associate Vice President of Technology & Special Projects, KAUST
Nishanth Kumar Pathi, Director of Cyber Security & Governance, Gulf Air