Saudi Arabia Surges to 14th Position in Global AI Index, 1st in Arab World

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Surges to 14th Position in Global AI Index, 1st in Arab World

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence, securing 14th place globally and the top spot in the Arab world in the Global AI Index for 2024, published by Tortoise Intelligence.

The remarkable 17-rank improvement among 83 countries underscores Saudi Arabia's rapid progress in AI adoption and development.

The Kingdom's continued leadership in the Government Strategy sub-pillar solidifies its position as a global AI leader.

Its seventh-place ranking in the Commercial Ecosystem sub-pillar further demonstrates its commitment to investing in AI technologies and fostering a thriving AI ecosystem.

The Global AI Index, a comprehensive assessment of AI capabilities across 83 countries, evaluates performance based on 122 indicators grouped into three pillars: Implementation, Innovation, and Investment. The pillars are further divided into seven sub-pillars: Talent, Infrastructure, Operating Environment, Research, Development, Government Strategy, and Commercial Ecosystem.

The achievement highlights the unwavering support provided by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

Under his guidance, SDAIA has been instrumental in advancing the field of data and AI, developing national capabilities, and fostering innovation. This strategic approach positions Saudi Arabia as a leading data-driven and AI-powered economy.



Saudi Pavilion Showcases 40 Tech Companies at GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai

The Saudi pavilion features 40 leading technology and communications companies, a testimony to the Kingdom's commitment to expanding the global reach of its businesses. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion features 40 leading technology and communications companies, a testimony to the Kingdom's commitment to expanding the global reach of its businesses. (SPA)
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Saudi Pavilion Showcases 40 Tech Companies at GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai

The Saudi pavilion features 40 leading technology and communications companies, a testimony to the Kingdom's commitment to expanding the global reach of its businesses. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion features 40 leading technology and communications companies, a testimony to the Kingdom's commitment to expanding the global reach of its businesses. (SPA)

The Saudi Exports Development Authority (Saudi Exports) is taking part in the GITEX GLOBAL technology and communications exhibition held in Dubai between October 14 and 18.

Under the "Saudi Made" banner, the Saudi pavilion features 40 leading technology and communications companies, a testimony to the Kingdom's commitment to expanding the global reach of its businesses.

GITEX, one of the world's premier tech exhibitions, attracts a vast array of international companies and government entities. It is an important platform for reaching innovation and commercial partnerships in the technology sector.

Exports of Saudi services achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023, reaching a total value of SAR182 billion. The communications sector contributed significantly to this, accounting for SAR6.3 billion of the total. This growth underscores the sector's potential as a key driver of non-oil exports.

Saudi Exports is dedicated to supporting and empowering the services sector by providing it with tools to access new markets and expand its operations.