RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority has highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to use data and artificial intelligence in support of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The authority participated in the 22nd session of the UN High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation, which was held May 27-30, with a presentation titled “Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation.”
The Saudi delegation was led by representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Planning and included members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Saudi Fund for Development.
The authority “showcased its expertise in developing AI- and big data-based digital solutions that enhance decision-making and support international efforts to achieve comprehensive, sustainable development — especially in developing countries — through integrated, innovation-driven technological systems,” according to the SPA, which added that the authority’s participation “reflects Ƶ’s leading role in collaborating with international organizations and governments to exchange successful experiences in data and AI,” and “aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthens the Kingdom’s presence as in global forums as an active partner in shaping the future of AI.”
Earlier this month, the authority was honored by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit during the digital commerce exhibition Seamless Middle East in Dubai for its role in advancing Ƶ’s data and AI sector and accelerating digital transformation.
The authority has expanded AI adoption across key sectors, “improving government service efficiency and driving sustainable development through innovative initiatives,” the SPA stated. “By advancing data and AI and building national capabilities, the authority has positioned Ƶ among global AI leaders, supporting Vision 2030’s digital economy and knowledge society goals.”
