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Saudi Arabia is Pioneering the Future of AI 🇸🇦 an impressive report. Today marks the start of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh, under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. This highly anticipated event will host over 450 experts from 100 countries to discuss AI’s transformative potential. Since the launch of SDAIA | سدايا in 2019, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in AI innovation and adoption. Here are some impressive highlights: - 🌍 #1 globally in AI government strategy (Global AI Index 2023). - 💼 Over $1.7 billioninvested in AI this year. - 💻 10 supercomputers, with 8 among the top 500 globally. - 📊 Integration of 320+ government systems into the National Data Bank. - 🧠 75% of Saudis are familiar with AI. - 📈 AI’s contribution to the economy is expected to reach 12% of GDP by 2030. As AI continues to reshape industries, Saudi Arabia is fast becoming a global hub for AI-driven growth and innovation. Looking forward to more exciting developments from the summit! Feel free to reach out for a for any consultancy in Saudi Arabia. #AILeadership #GlobalAISummit #AIinSaudi #TechInnovation #Vision2030 #Gain #dxtalks #sdaia

Saudi Arabia is making a major move into the field of artificial intelligence with a planned $40 billion investment. The government aims to create a fund dedicated to investing in AI technologies. This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 program, which seeks to diversify the country's economy and promote innovation. With this substantial investment, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a major player in the global AI landscape. The details of the plan and its specific objectives are yet to be disclosed, but this move demonstrates the country's commitment to harnessing the potential of AI for economic growth and development. #AI #monday #today #economy #development #globalpoliticsaffairs #saudiarabia #middleeast #linkedincommunity

Saudi Arabia is Pioneering the Future of AI 🇸🇦 an impressive report. Today marks the start of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh, under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. This highly anticipated event will host over 450 experts from 100 countries to discuss AI’s transformative potential. Since the launch of SDAIA | سدايا in 2019, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in AI innovation and adoption. Here are some impressive highlights: - 🌍 #1 globally in AI government strategy (Global AI Index 2023). - 💼 Over $1.7 billioninvested in AI this year. - 💻 10 supercomputers, with 8 among the top 500 globally. - 📊 Integration of 320+ government systems into the National Data Bank. - 🧠 75% of Saudis are familiar with AI. - 📈 AI’s contribution to the economy is expected to reach 12% of GDP by 2030. As AI continues to reshape industries, Saudi Arabia is fast becoming a global hub for AI-driven growth and innovation. Looking forward to more exciting developments from the summit! Feel free to reach out for a for any consultancy in Saudi Arabia. #AILeadership #GlobalAISummit #AIinSaudi #TechInnovation #Vision2030 #Gain #dxtalks #sdaia

🌟 Saudi Arabia’s $40 Billion Push into AI: A Bold Vision for the Future 🌟 According to a recent report by the New York Times, Saudi Arabia is making a remarkable $40 billion investment in artificial intelligence, underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to becoming a global leader in technology and innovation. This ambitious plan demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s forward-thinking vision, aiming to harness the power of AI to transform industries, create new opportunities, and drive sustainable growth. Investing in AI at this scale is not just about adopting new technology; it’s about building an ecosystem that empowers businesses, enhances productivity, and prepares the workforce for a future where AI plays a central role. With this move, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself at the forefront of the global AI race, setting a powerful example for others to follow. Exciting times lie ahead for the Kingdom and the entire region. I am eager to see the innovative projects, collaborations, and advancements that will emerge from this bold investment! 🚀 Saudi Business Council #AI #SaudiArabia #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Investment #AIFuture #TechnologyLeadership

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (2022-2024) Dr. Mohammed Faisal Naji 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘐 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘹, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 83 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘹 𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 122 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 24 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 83 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘣-𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴. Main pillars: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) Sub-pillars: 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐈𝐧 2024, 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 14𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, recognized for its top-ranking government AI strategy and a strong commercial ecosystem, followed closely by the UAE at 20th. Egypt holds the 52nd position, while Qatar is ranked 54th. Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman follow at 62nd, 63rd, and 64th, respectively. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2023 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, the UAE was the top Arab country at 28th, with Saudi Arabia close behind at 31st. Qatar and Egypt were positioned at 42nd and 52nd, respectively, while Tunisia, Morocco, and Bahrain occupied the 56th, 57th, and 58th spots. 𝐈𝐧 2022, 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 was the frontrunner in the region, ranked 26th globally, with the UAE at 34th. Qatar and Bahrain were 47th and 51st, while Egypt was 59th. This trajectory illustrates the growing commitment of Arab nations to advancing their AI landscapes. By Mohammed Faisal Naji Kuwait College of Science and Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalAIIndex #Innovation #MiddleEastAI

Saudi Arabia is harnessing innovation for a greener tomorrow.🌿 During the recent G7 meeting, finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan spoke about the region's commitment to using technology for inclusive economic growth. The meeting focused on the global impact of AI and emphasized commitment to international cooperation in promoting sustainable development, acknowledging the complex challenges ahead. This commitment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Strategy for Data and AI which strives to drive economic growth and innovation, aiming to make Saudi Arabia a global tech leader by 2030. At DB Group Investments, we are thrilled to witness and contribute to these groundbreaking advancements in AI and committed to use innovation to create a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/eKpFQtjY #AI #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology

The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), driven by substantial investments and strategic government initiatives. PwC estimates that AI could contribute up to $320 billion to the region's economy by 2030, accounting for 2% of the global benefits. Countries like the #Oman, #UAE, #Qatar and Saudi Arabia are leading this transformation. #Oman, via the Oman Investment Authority #OIA, has invested in Xai, marking a strategic move to engage in global technological advancements. The UAE's Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 aims to position the nation as a global leader in AI by reducing government costs by 50% through AI integration. #Qatar's data centre's expansion, investing $550 million to expand its regional network of data centers, aiming to build 120MW of capacity over the next five years to support AI applications Similarly, #Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 emphasises AI and digital transformation as central to its economic diversification efforts. The establishment of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the National Strategy for Data and AI (NSDAI) underscores the Kingdom's commitment to becoming a leader in AI by 2030. These strategic investments and policies will drive significant economic growth, technological innovation, and job creation in the Middle East, making the region a key player in the global AI landscape. What do you think the next focus would be? #ArtificialIntelligence #MiddleEast #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #AI

Discover how Saudi Arabia is emerging as a global leader in artificial intelligence! In this video, we delve into the latest LinkedIn survey that shows Saudi Arabia's impressive climb from 24th to 15th in global AI talent rankings. 🌍📈 Learn about the factors driving this surge in AI expertise, including the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative, significant advancements in AI skills penetration, and the growing appeal for top AI professionals. We'll also explore: Saudi Arabia’s leadership in disruptive digital skills within the MENA region. Insights from key industry leaders and experts. The role of government support in fostering a thriving tech ecosystem. Join us as we uncover the exciting developments in Saudi Arabia's tech landscape and its journey to becoming a major player in the global AI industry. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more updates on tech trends and innovations! #SaudiArabia #AITalent #LinkedInSurvey #Vision2030 #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalRankings

🇸🇦 #SaudiArabia Climbs Higher in #Stanford AI Index: Pioneering the Future of Global AI Leadership Saudi Arabia's ascent as a global leader in #ArtificialIntelligence is solidified with its impressive standing in the 2024 Stanford #GlobalAIIndex. Under the strategic direction of HRH #CrownPrince #MohammedBinSalman, the #Kingdom is steadfast in its commitment to harnessing AI and technology to foster human advancement and global cooperation. 🔸️Major Achievements and Ambitions: ▪️Strategic Commitment: AI and big data are pivotal in realizing Saudi Arabia's #Vision2030, influencing 70% of its strategic goals. ▪️Global Recognition: Saudi Arabia has excelled in the Government AI Strategy Index by Tortoise Intelligence and is highly regarded for public AI awareness, securing a second-place rank globally as per the 2023 Stanford AI Index. ▪️Institutional Drive: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (#SDAIA) propels forward with capacity building, policy shaping, and the promotion of investment and innovation in AI infrastructure. ▪️Financial Markets and Transparency: The Kingdom is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency and transparency of its financial markets, ensuring robust and reliable financial systems. ▪️Healthcare Development: A significant focus is placed on elevating #healthcare quality and integrating cutting-edge #technology for superior healthcare management and patient care. ▪️Sustainable Infrastructure: Ambitious #SustainableInfrastructure initiatives are in motion, targeting #CleanEnergy, #WaterManagement, and #WasteManagement, underscoring Saudi Arabia's commitment to environmental stewardship and #EconomicSustainability. ▪️Global AI Center Ambition: The Kingdom is poised to become a central hub for AI innovation, driving the future of technology and sustainability. Saudi Arabia's pursuit of these comprehensive development goals is reshaping its national vision and fortifying its role as a beacon of innovation and forward-thinking leadership on the world stage. #StanfordAIIndex #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalLeadership #Innovation

Saudi Arabia announces a bold leap into the future with a $40 billion investment in artificial intelligence, aiming to position itself as a global AI hub. Spearheaded by the Public Investment Fund and in talks with key financiers like Andreessen Horowitz, the kingdom's strategy aligns with Vision 2030 to diversify its economy beyond oil. With its abundant energy resources, Saudi Arabia offers significant advantages for AI development. However, attracting top global talent remains a challenge. This move is part of a broader regional push in West Asia towards AI innovation, signaling a shift towards technology and less dependence on oil. As countries around the globe, including India, ramp up their AI investments, Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan underscores the growing global race for AI dominance. #ArtificialIntelligence #SaudiArabia #GlobalTech #Vision2030 https://lnkd.in/eDdCNf_X