Saudi Arabia advances in global competitiveness, enters innovation phase
AI expert Badr Al-Badrani says Saudi Arabia is moving from economic efficiency to innovation and development, joining the ranks of advanced nations.
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AIArtificial intelligence expert Dr. Badr Al-Badrani said that "Saudi Arabia is advancing in global competitiveness indicators and is shifting from the stage of economic efficiency to the phase of innovation and development, joining the ranks of advanced countries."
He added, during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV, that "the development and innovation phase, together with artificial intelligence technologies, has required advanced countries to review their regulations in order to leverage modern technologies for research and development and to build national capabilities in line with global trends."
The World Development Report 2026, issued by the World Bank Group, highlighted Saudi Arabia's advanced position in the global landscape of these technologies. The report ranked the Kingdom among the top ten countries worldwide for private investment in artificial intelligence, recognized it as a leading destination for AI talent, and cited it as a model for government data integration.
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