Saudi prince visits Naver's futuristic office to explore advanced technologies

By Kim Joo-heon Posted : October 9, 2024, 10:00 Updated : October 10, 2024, 09:30
Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf visits Naver 1784 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, with his delegation on Oct. 8, 2024. Courtesy of Naver.
SEOUL, October 9 (AJP) - Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf on Tuesday visited Naver 1784, a futuristic office featuring various advanced technologies owned by Naver, the largest web portal in Korea. 

The Saudi prince, serving as the mayor of Riyadh Region, explored innovative technologies, including digital twin solutions and a dual-arm robot.

Naver plans to establish its digital twin platform for five Saudi cities, laying the foundation for developing essential services, such as urban planning and flood simulations.

The Saudi delegation included CEOs from the National Housing Company (NHC), Balady, New Murabba, and Riyadh Holding Company (RHC). They are scheduled to attend Smart Life Week, a three-day event designed to showcase Korean firms with advanced technologies, starting on Thursday.

 
Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf shakes hands with Naver's dual-arm robot "AMBIDEX" during his visit to Naver 1784 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on Oct. 8, 2024. Courtesy of Naver