Saudi Arabia a key driver of technology, not just a consumer: AI expert
AI specialist Badr Al-Badrani says Saudi Arabia leads in technology and artificial intelligence, ranking first globally in government AI strategy.
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AIArtificial intelligence specialist Dr. Badr Al-Badrani has stated that Saudi Arabia is not merely a consumer of technology, but is in fact a major driver of it in general, and of artificial intelligence in particular.
Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, he added that the Kingdom has achieved first place globally on the Government AI Strategy Index, surpassing major countries in this ranking.
Riyadh is set to host more than 100 speakers from experts, officials, and decision-makers at the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The event will address the future of human-machine relations, as well as challenges related to safety, responsibility, and human oversight, through over 30 sessions and workshops.
The forum will take place from September 14 to 17, 2026, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking the first time the forum is hosted in an Arab country.
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