AI center confirms Saudi Arabia's drive toward innovative future

RIYADH: The royal decree to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) center will enhance the drive toward innovation and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, according to Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Sawaha. King Salman issued the decree on Friday, to establish the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and an organization called the National Data Management Office, which will be linked to the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority. The establishment of the center came in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 program, and will help develop performance efficiency through the applications of AI and big data, Al-Sawaha said. He added that the establishment of the center was a clear indication of the Kingdom's determination to develop its digital capabilities and build a future based on AI and innovation. Al-Sawaha said that AI would enhance productivity, boost decision-making processes across all sectors, render services provided to Saudi citizens more innovative, and open new horizons to stimulate entrepreneurship and support young people.