Riyadh: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi praised the announcement by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), of the launch of "HUMAIN" a company focused on developing and managing artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies and investing in the sector.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Alghamdi described the move as a strategic decision that strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as a leader in data and AI and supports the foundations of a knowledge-based economy. Dr. Alghamdi stated that the launch of HUMAIN reflects HRH the Crown Prince's unwavering support to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced and AI-related technologies, especially amid the current global technological and knowledge transformations.
He stated that the company will bolster national efforts to advance the Kingdom's leadership in data- and AI-driven economies and accelerate the development and application of these technologies for the benefit of the country and humanity. He said that the world is witnessing rapid transformations across various fields due to the rise of AI technologies and their applications, which have become a cornerstone of the global economy. Guided by its leadership, he said, the Kingdom has sought to harness these technologies to advance digital transformation, boost economic growth, productivity, and global competitiveness.
Dr. Alghamdi emphasized that the strategic move to launch HUMAIN aligns with the efforts of SDAIA, which is the national authority for data and AI in regulation, development, and application. He noted that the launch aims to ensure coordination among national entities to build a sustainable environment based on data and AI technologies, supporting the transition to a competitive knowledge economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.