- Saudi Arabia, through the National Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) established in 2019, has become a global leader in AI in just six years.
- SDAIA built a strategic roadmap to increase competitiveness, drive economic growth, develop digital infrastructure and human resources, and ensure a legal framework compliant with the Personal Data Protection Law.
- King and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman consider AI a focus of their modernization program, helping the nation build leading digital infrastructure, foster research, innovation, and technological autonomy.
- Results: SDAIA has achieved over 70 international awards, organized global AI conferences since 2020 with over 100,000 attendees, and established the International Center for AI Research & Ethics (in cooperation with UNESCO).
- Regarding human resources, the SAMAI initiative aims to equip 1 million citizens with AI skills and integrate AI into the curriculum for over 6 million students. This is the foundation for building a sustainable workforce.
- SDAIA implements many digitalization projects:
- Tawakkalna application serves 34 million users with 1,000+ services.
- Cybersecurity standards achieved CREST certification – the first time in the Middle East.
- AI supports Hajj and Umrah crowd management.
- Clear economic efficiency: the Estishraf platform saved over 51 billion SAR (13.5 billion USD) for 121 government agencies; the Ehsan platform raised over 12 billion SAR (3.2 billion USD) in donations.
- Additionally, the PIF fund supported the establishment of the AI company Humain, along with the AI Qualifications Framework policy, affirming the nation’s global commitment.
📌Saudi Arabia, through the National Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) established in 2019, has become a global leader in AI in just six years. Saudi Arabia has transformed AI into a pillar of Vision 2030, from training 1 million people with AI skills, serving 34 million people via Tawakkalna, to saving 13.5 billion USD through Estishraf. With SDAIA leading the way, over 70 international awards and UNESCO cooperation, the nation is redefining its global position, moving towards an innovative and technologically autonomous economy.
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