Saudi crown prince visits IBM Watson Health, MIT in Boston

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the IBM Watson Health office in Boston on Saturday as he continues his trip to the US.

He also toured MIT’s Biomechatronics lab, where they work on technologies to restore function to individuals who have impaired mobility due to trauma or disease.

The crown prince is on a multi-city tour of the country in a trip highlighting the ties between the longstanding allies.

He met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday and delivered a keynote speech at a gala function in Washington on Thursday where he said the KSA-US relationship was one built on trust and strategic partnership.

Prince Mohammed has been meeting with US dignitaries during his visit including Vice President Mike Pence and Congress leaders as well as some of the heads of the largest corporations in America.