Saudi Arabia achieves AI success story in just five years, expert says
AI specialist Dr. Sultan Al-Ahmari says Saudi Arabia doubled its data center capacity and built a robust AI infrastructure in just five years.
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AIArtificial intelligence expert Dr. Sultan Al-Ahmari said Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable success story in just five years by expanding its infrastructure and data centers, increasing capacity from 68 to 467 megawatts—a 45% annual growth rate.
Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, he described the Kingdom’s progress as impressive, emphasizing that without data, no artificial intelligence model can exist.
A 2026 World Development Report from the World Bank Group, titled "The Promise of Artificial Intelligence," highlighted Saudi Arabia’s advanced position in the global AI landscape, ranking it among the top ten countries worldwide for private investment in artificial intelligence.
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