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Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Saudi Arabia

Middle EastRank #24 of 50
56.4
AI Readiness Score
Near global average

Key AI Metrics

$1.5B

Private AI Investment (2024)

53% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI
35%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

Near global average

Source: McKinsey / OECD
300

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

1,500 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO
8

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory
1,500

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI
5

Notable AI Companies

SDAIA, stc, Mozn, Lucidya, Hazen.ai

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Saudi Arabia: Key Facts

  • SDAIA national AI authority
  • Vision 2030 AI component
  • NEOM smart city AI integration
  • Growing AI investment fund

Other Countries in Middle East

Israel

73.6

$4.2B investment · 62% adoption

United Arab Emirates

62.8

$1.8B investment · 48% adoption

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