Saudi Arabia Aims For Global Leadership In AI With SDAIA Initiatives

President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, highlighted the initiatives launched by the authority to propel Saudi Arabia to a leadership position in artificial intelligence. Al-Ghamdi made these remarks on Tuesday during the GREAT FUTURES initiative conference, hosted by King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, aimed at enhancing Saudi-British economic relations, trade, and mutual investments.

In his speech, Al-Ghamdi stated that SDAIA has launched these initiatives based on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He added that the Kingdom’s ambitious path is guided by these directives. According to Al-Ghamdi, the goal of placing the Kingdom at the forefront of countries in terms of AI "is not only about national pride but also about achieving sustainable competitive advantage, which is an urgent necessity rather than an option."

Al-Ghamdi emphasized that the world stands on the brink of a major technological transformation driven primarily by AI advancements. He noted that reaping the benefits of this leap requires active engagement with AI's transformative capabilities. By 2030, AI will not only be integrated into daily lives but will also serve as a fundamental pillar for the success and progress of nations.

He called for further dialogue during the third edition of the Global AI Summit, organized by SDAIA in September. Al-Ghamdi urged everyone to embrace AI for the progress it promises as well as the prosperity it will bring to every citizen, society, and nation.

--SPA 22:14 Local Time 19:14 GMT 0069

With inputs from SPA