New delhi: President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence (AI) as a trusted national capability. The goal is to use AI to help develop government services, enhance competitiveness, build human capacity, and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive strategy based on three main pillars that unlock the full potential of this technology and achieve sustainable developmental impact.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this statement was made during Al-Ghamdi's speech at a high-level ministerial session held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Al-Ghamdi was heading the Kingdom's delegation, and the session saw broad participation from heads of state, decision-makers, and technology leaders from around the world.
Al-Ghamdi stated that the first pillar focuses on building human capacity and enhancing readiness to engage with AI technologies. He emphasized the importance of preparing the workforce to leverage AI for various applications.
He added that the second pillar is building an integrated national AI ecosystem that drives expansion and innovation. This involves developing advanced digital infrastructure to enable various sectors to adopt AI applications efficiently, consistently, and with effective governance.
The third pillar, Al-Ghamdi elaborated, is governance, which ensures responsible and measurable AI through a national framework aligned with international standards. This framework aims to provide oversight and ensure that AI technologies are used ethically and sustainably.