RIYADH: International data services and artificial intelligence focused consulting firm Artefact is to open a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia amid efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa, region. 

The new office will include operations in the US, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the company said.

Under the expansion, Artefact will bring its data, relevant experience, knowledge on the region, AI practices, knowledge, and partnerships to the Kingdom.