SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia's Digital Transformation at Expo 2025 Japan
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has highlighted the Kingdom's experience in digital transformation and smart city development at Expo 2025 Osaka, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
SDAIA has also reviewed Saudi Arabia's national efforts to adopt data and artificial intelligence technologies, boost service efficiency and achieve sustainable development.
In this regard, Deputy Director of the National Information Center at SDAIA Dr. Mishari Almishari emphasized that the Kingdom is making bold strides toward a fully integrated digital society.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom seeks to position digital transformation as a key pillar of national development.
Almishari also noted that the launch of SDAIA in 2019 marked a pivotal shift as the authority has been leading this transformation through three centers, as follows: (NIC) National Information Center
(NCAI) National Center for Artificial Intelligence
(NDMO) National Data Management Office
Promisingly, such efforts have strengthened the Kingdom's position as a pioneer among data- and AI-driven economies.
As for smart cities, Almishari also stressed SDAIA's central role in supporting smart city systems through various initiatives such as the National Smart C Platform and the Smart Riyadh Operations Center.
Furthermore, the authority has exerted great efforts in fostering innovation in ecosystem via training camps, incubators, accelerators, and national hackathons.
SDAIA's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka stands as a testament to the Kingdom's dedication to acquiring a prestigious position as a global leader in developing AI solutions and in building a smarter, more inclusive digital future.
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