Saudi tech initiative to accelerate AI adoption in industrial, logistics sectors

The initiative aims to create an innovation-friendly environment and accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. (@MadeinSaudi)
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  • The initiative aims to create an innovation-friendly environment and accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies
  • Also seeks to strengthen public-private partnerships in developing and deploying digital solutions

RIYADH: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the third phase of its Technology Adoption initiative, known as AdopTech, supporting 15 projects that showcase artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in key industrial and logistics facilities.

The initiative aims to create an innovation-friendly environment and accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

This phase focuses on enabling technology companies and entrepreneurs to deliver innovative solutions for real-world operational challenges in targeted sectors.

Proof-of-concept projects will be carried out in collaboration with selected industrial and logistics facilities to enhance efficiency and boost sector competitiveness.

The initiative seeks to strengthen public-private partnerships in developing and deploying digital solutions, according to the SPA.

It provides a dynamic environment for participants to test and refine their technologies in real-world settings, improving readiness for wider deployment and market growth.

The ministry has invited interested tech companies and entrepreneurs with relevant solutions to register via mcit.gov.sa/ar/eti.