المملكة: Brenda: The Kingdom is at the forefront of countries in the region in employing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

World Economic Forum Borghi Brende said that the Kingdom is at the forefront of countries in the region in employing The fourth industrial revolution to achieve sustainable development, explaining that Artificial Intelligence will contribute about 12% of its gross domestic product by 2030, thanks to an ambitious vision that made Saudi Arabia a global leader in the field of innovation and technology.
This came in his speech today during the work of the Third Saudi Forum for the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2025, which was organized by the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. "Cactus"Under the slogan "Global technology prospects"In the presence of a number of senior officials, global technology and innovation leaders, and decision makers from various governmental, private and academic sectors.
He stated that artificial intelligence technologies represent a major engine for the growth of the global economy in the next stage, expecting these technologies to add about 16 billion dollars to the global economy by 2030.

Developing new solutions

The Executive Director of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Basma Al-Buhairan, in her opening speech, said that the intersection of artificial intelligence with biotechnology and quantum computing contributes to the development of new solutions that serve humans and support development in various fields.
She explained that the future of the global economy will depend on the ability of countries to employ technology in a responsible manner that balances progress and sustainable development.

After that, the forum’s work began by holding a dialogue session entitled "Governance of convergence across borders, sectors and societies"With the participation of the President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and the Chairman of the Center’s Board of Directors, Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud Al-Desouki, and the President of Al-Faisal University, Dr. Muhammad Al Hayaz, and Jeremy Jurgens, managing director and head of the Center for Advanced Technologies and Innovation at the World Economic Forum.

Reformulating the governance of advanced technologies

The speakers stressed that industrial competitiveness, economic flexibility, and social progress must be through interconnected systems managed with awareness and international cooperation, and they agreed on the importance of reformulating the governance of advanced technologies and moving from isolation to integration.
The work of the first day included a session entitled "Leading national transformation through data and artificial intelligence"Presented by the head of the National Information Center, Dr. Issam Al-Waqit, who reviewed the Kingdom’s efforts in building an advanced digital infrastructure that supports the development of government services and enhances the efficiency of decision-making.
He also reviewed the initiative to accelerate the digitization of establishments and enable them to exchange experiences and adopt modern technologies within a shared digital environment.
The dialogue sessions discussed the governance of technologies, the future of industry and digital transformation, the role of artificial intelligence and data in accelerating government and industrial transformation, and the advanced roles of the public and private sectors in enabling transformation.
In addition to reviewing practical models and national and international experiences that It sheds light on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Investment opportunities in strategic minerals

The sessions also discussed the future of education in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and investment opportunities in strategic minerals and semiconductors, in addition to dialogues on moral intelligence, equality in the technical economy, the smart economy and future supply chains.

The forum’s activities included the signing of a strategic partnership between the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Al-Faisal University to enhance cooperation in developing national capabilities in the fields of quantitative economics, and a strategic partnership between "Cactus" The company (GlycanAge) aims to transfer and localize advanced technologies in clinical applications for early detection and prediction of disease risks.
The agreements included a strategic partnership between "Cactus" The National Program for Industrial Development and Logistics Services "We cry" Local companies such as (ilot Solutions), which specializes in Internet of Things solutions, (CNTXT), which is interested in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and (Giza Arabia), which specializes in engineering solutions and smart infrastructure; With the aim of strengthening the innovation system and integrating advanced technologies in vital sectors.

Signing agreements to promote innovation

The forum also witnessed the signing of agreements to promote innovation and localize knowledge among startup companies graduating from the Kaxt Company Creation Program (KVP), which included a partnership between Business Accuracy and the Nomu Hub incubator to support startups, a partnership between Innovative Metal Industry and Future Dimensions to develop metal powders used in 3D printing, and a partnership between Ishraq Tech and NAFFCO in the field of manufacturing and technology transfer.
The forum included an accompanying exhibition that brought together local and international bodies, which showcased the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in… "Cactus"An interactive experience in the metaverse world of advanced manufacturing, simulating the future of industry, and interacting with advanced technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, smart supply chains and industrial simulation.
Saudi Aramco also provided an integrated overview of its journey in digital transformation and its solutions supported by artificial intelligence, and reviewed the National Program for Industrial Development and Logistics Services. "We cry" Its qualitative initiatives.
The Third Saudi Forum for the Fourth Industrial Revolution continues its work today, Thursday, by holding a series of dialogue sessions focusing on convergent technologies and quantitative economics.

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