Bangladesh, April 25 -- As the world watches Saudi Arabias transformation under Vision 2030, few developments are as striking-or as full of promise-as the Kingdoms embrace of artificial intelligence (AI). This ambitious national initiative, launched in 2016, aims to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil dependence, improve the quality of life for its citizens, and position the country as a global leader in innovation and technology. While AI has become a critical engine of this transformation, an equally powerful force is quietly gaining ground: open-source technology.

Open-source tools, with their collaborative, cost-effective, and customizable nature, are quickly becoming indispensable to Saudi Arabias digital agenda. Far from a fr...