Prime Highlights
- AI tool adoption in Saudi Arabia has doubled over the past year, with women emerging as the fastest-growing user group.
- The growth supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to expand artificial intelligence across the economy and workforce.
Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia is investing in AI infrastructure, research, digital government services and workforce development to strengthen its technology ecosystem.
- AI tools are increasingly being used for writing, research, coding, translation, business planning and customer service across different sectors.
Background
Utilization of AI-based software has increased twofold during the last year in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, women have become the biggest users of such technologies. This phenomenon is linked with the rapid emergence of generative AI in the country as individuals, companies and organizations start to use AI technologies in their everyday activities.
This rising trend of using AI is linked with the implementation of the Vision 2030 of the country, which includes the development of AI as an essential aspect of economic diversification, innovation and skill development. People are employing AI-based software in writing, research, coding, translation, content creation and business planning, while companies use AI in their customer support and marketing activities.
Similarly, the increased number of women making use of AI is due to the increased participation of women in the digital economy of Saudi Arabia through access to better educational facilities, digital skill training programs, and employment within the technology sector, which enabled women to utilize AI for purposes of learning, entrepreneurship, and career development.
Saudi Arabia has remained committed to initiatives aimed at the development of cloud computing systems, artificial intelligence firms, digital governance, and research and training of the workforce on matters concerning AI. These efforts have facilitated the increased adoption of AI across both the public and private sectors.
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in education and workplaces, the need for online literacy skills is growing. Corporations have been making efforts to train employees on the use of AI in an effort to maximize its efficiency and productivity. Industry experts have claimed that improved skills in AI would help make the nation innovative and competitive.
