Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 4, 2025 (9 Muharram 1447 AH)

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) held a specialized forum at the Riyadh Events Grounds to explore the future of smart industry in the Kingdom through generative artificial intelligence, with broad participation from specialists at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), alongside representatives of major local and international industrial companies.

The forum is part of SDAIA's efforts to activate public-private partnership in accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and supporting digital transformation in the industrial sector, contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 toward a sustainable knowledge economy built on innovation and technology.

Generative AI: Toward Industrial Efficiency and Sustainable Innovation

The forum featured specialized sessions discussing the latest global trends in applying generative AI to industrial processes, covering:

  • Smart-factory experiences in the Kingdom and their digital transformation
  • Advanced digital platforms for managing resources, energy and supply chains
  • AI applications in industrial safety and smart education
  • Sustainable solutions for boosting operational efficiency and reducing industrial waste

Participants also discussed the challenges accompanying technological transformation in the sector, and the importance of developing local capabilities and preparing human talent to keep pace with the coming industrial change.

SDAIA: A Pillar of National Transformation in AI

The forum extends SDAIA's role in leading the Kingdom's AI and data ecosystem, as the authority works to enable vital sectors to undergo digital transformation and to build a digital infrastructure that supports global industrial competitiveness.

These initiatives contribute to:

  • Raising industrial production efficiency and strengthening its sustainability
  • Enabling local industry to enter new markets with advanced technologies
  • Achieving regional leadership for the Kingdom in smart-industry fields