Saudi Arabia’s accelerating push into artificial intelligence took center stage at the Oracle AI World Tour Riyadh, where government officials, business leaders, and technology experts gathered to discuss how AI is reshaping industries and driving economic diversification under Vision 2030.
The conference showcased advances in AI-powered cloud infrastructure, databases, and enterprise applications, positioning AI as a key enabler of digital transformation and measurable business outcomes.
Saud Al-Sheraihi, Vice President of Digital Solutions at stc, noted that the Kingdom’s digital economy now contributes more than 16% of GDP, with ambitions to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for digital and AI innovation.
Richard Smith, Executive Vice President of Technology for Oracle in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, highlighted Oracle’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom, revealing more than $14 billion in regional investments. He emphasized that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia is rapidly advancing across government, telecom, and enterprise sectors, supported by secure, locally hosted cloud infrastructure that ensures data sovereignty.
Reham Al-Musa, Vice President of Cloud Applications for the Public Sector and Country Leader for Oracle Saudi Arabia, said the event underscored Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading AI economy, where AI is improving citizen services, strengthening human capital, and enhancing competitiveness.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest over $40 billion in AI by 2030, with expectations to increase this commitment in the coming years.
Breakout sessions and technical labs explored AI use cases across government, finance, telecom, supply chains, HR, and customer experience, while live demonstrations showcased practical AI applications across sectors.
