Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), highlighted that the world is entering a pivotal phase where artificial intelligence has progressed beyond academic exploration to become a transformative force shaping industries and societies. He emphasized that this evolution presents vast opportunities for innovation while calling for a responsible approach to managing its challenges.
Speaking at the Oman Research and Education Network (OMREN) Technology Summit—organized by Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation—Dr. Alghamdi joined distinguished leaders and experts in technology and AI to discuss the region’s digital future.
He noted, “Saudi Arabia recognized early on the critical role of data and AI in shaping the future, embedding them at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030. Since SDAIA’s establishment in 2019, the Kingdom has achieved remarkable global standings—ranking first in empowering women in AI, second in community awareness, third in job growth, and fourth in developing pioneering models.”
Dr. Alghamdi also commended Oman’s rapid technological progress and its ambitious vision for integrating data and AI, describing it as a forward-looking step toward comprehensive digital transformation.
Finally, he concluded by reaffirming the strong historical ties and shared aspirations between Saudi Arabia and Oman, emphasizing that cooperation in data and AI will strengthen regional competitiveness and drive sustainable prosperity through innovation.
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