Geneva: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), has introduced seven digital initiatives aimed at improving livestock health, water sustainability, and food security. These initiatives were showcased during a session titled "Fostering Sustainable Digital Innovation: Saudi Arabia's Approach to Digital Innovative Future" at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) High-Level Event in Geneva from July 7-11, 2025.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Abdulhamid Aleliwi, General Supervisor at MEWA's Information Technology and Digital Transformation Agency, participated in the session. He presented "MEWA Innovative Initiatives Leveraging Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence," with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, and experts from the United Nations and the Kingdom in attendance.
The presentation featured the ministry's AI-powered Livestock Health AI Platform, which recently received the Certificate of Excellence at the WSIS 2025 Awards. This platform underscores Saudi Arabia's focus on employing artificial intelligence to enhance veterinary care and livestock management.
Dr. Aleliwi also highlighted the Kingdom's Smart Platform for Monitoring Water Resources, which provides comprehensive oversight to conserve groundwater reserves in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, the Smart Monitoring of Slaughterhouses and Public Benefit Markets was presented, showcasing Saudi Arabia's cohesive approach to ensuring food security and safeguarding public health.
A significant aspect of the session was the ministry's collaboration with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). Dr. Aleliwi described joint efforts to establish the AI Center for Environment, Water, and Agriculture, which plays a vital role in promoting digital innovation.
The presentation also discussed advancements in AI within the ministry, illustrating how these technologies have enhanced operational processes and decision-making abilities across the environmental, water, and agricultural sectors.