SCAI is driving AI-powered solutions and digital transformation to position Saudi Arabia as a global AI leader.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the Middle East, with projections estimating its contribution to the region’s economy at $320 billion by 2030. Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of this transformation, where AI is expected to contribute $135.2 billion—12.4% of the Kingdom’s GDP—aligning with Vision 2030’s goal of economic diversification and technological advancement.
As a national AI champion and a wholly owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) is leading this momentum. Through cutting-edge AI solutions, strategic partnerships, and bold investments, SCAI is not only advancing AI adoption but also defining the future of AI-driven innovation in the region.
With AI unlocking new efficiencies across industries—from smart cities and mobility to sports and sustainability—SCAI is positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI excellence. But beyond technology, AI is reshaping how businesses, communities, and individuals interact with the world around them.
AI: A Catalyst for Innovation
AI is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making, not replacing human creativity but augmenting it. SCAI views AI as a driver of progress, investing in scalable solutions that align with Saudi Vision 2030 to support economic diversification and growth. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in industries, it is transforming sports performance, urban infrastructure, and ethical technology frameworks—paving the way for a more intelligent and connected future.
Transforming Sports with AI-Driven Scouting
The sports industry is witnessing a paradigm shift with AI-powered talent development. SCAI’s SportNative is an AI driven sports product suite revolutionizing sports with AI-powered talent development, enhancing player performance, strategy, and scouting through data-driven insights. As Saudi Arabia gears up for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, AI is set to be a game-changer in sports development.
Beyond sports, AI is also reshaping urban planning, improving how cities are built, managed, and secured
AI for Smarter, More Sustainable Cities
SCAI is at the forefront of AI-powered smart city solutions, enhancing public safety, traffic management, and urban security. Through its partnership with the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), SCAI’s Smart Traffic Management (STM) platform uses AI-driven analytics for real-time and predictive traffic insights, improving urban mobility.
Additionally, SCAI leverages AI and computer vision to optimize crowd and traffic flow, ensuring safer, more efficient city planning. These innovations highlight AI’s role in building smarter, more sustainable, and livable cities.
Ethical AI and Data Protection
As AI’s influence grows, so does the responsibility to ensure ethical, transparent, and secure applications. SCAI is committed to ethical AI development, ensuring compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law and international data security standards.
By integrating privacy, transparency, and security into AI systems, SCAI fosters trust and confidence in AI-driven solutions, reinforcing its role as a responsible innovator in the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
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