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Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Humaine' AI Company
Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Humaine' AI Company

See - Sada Elbalad

time12-05-2025

  • Business
  • See - Sada Elbalad

Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Humaine' AI Company

Israa Farhan Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of 'Humaine,' a new artificial intelligence company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the goal of accelerating AI development and investment across the Kingdom and globally. The new firm will lead efforts to design and deploy advanced AI technologies and solutions, including one of the most sophisticated Arabic-language large language models (LLMs). According to the Saudi Press Agency, Humaine will also focus on next-generation data centers and cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. As Chairman of Humaine's board, the Crown Prince highlighted that the company aims to drive innovation in the digital economy and help Saudi Arabia build its capabilities in AI application development and global competitiveness. Humaine will operate across local, regional, and international markets, strengthening Saudi Arabia's strategic role in the global tech ecosystem. The launch of Humaine comes as part of the PIF's wider strategy to invest in the AI sector, including international partnerships and major infrastructure projects. Saudi Arabia's strategic location gives it an edge in enabling high-speed data transfer and connecting global networks. The Kingdom's growing economy and its youthful, tech-savvy population are also driving AI research, innovation, and workforce development. These advantages align with PIF's broader mission to support national economic diversification and position Saudi Arabia as a leader in advanced technologies. Saudi Arabia ranked first globally for its government AI strategy on the 2024 Global AI Index, underlining the Kingdom's commitment to becoming a key player in the global AI space. Humaine will play a central role in coordinating AI initiatives across strategic sectors such as energy, healthcare, finance, and industry. The company will also prioritize local development, intellectual property ownership, and integrated digital solutions that support the Kingdom's data and AI ambitions. read more UAE's Lunar Mission Delayed to Tomorrow Twitter Lifts Trump's Account Ban Scientists Find Evidence Of 10،000 Black Holes Surrounding The Center Of The Milky Way Galaxy Greenhouse In Antarctica Able To Grow Vegetables Without Soil Or Sunlight Moving Over China: U.S. Is Again Home to World's Speediest Supercomputer Technology The 10 most expensive cars in the world Technology Top 10 fastest cars in the world Technology Lasers Could Make Computers 1 Million Times Faster Technology Smart technology taking control of our lives News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War

Saudi Arabia ranks 15th globally in AI research output
Saudi Arabia ranks 15th globally in AI research output

Arab News

time23-04-2025

  • Business
  • Arab News

Saudi Arabia ranks 15th globally in AI research output

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ranked 15th globally in artificial intelligence research output for 2025, driven by the volume of academic publications, according to a new report. The Kingdom produced 29,639 AI-related publications, placing it among the top contributors to global AI research and highlighting its emerging role as a regional technology leader. This performance places Saudi Arabia ahead of several long-established research hubs, including the Netherlands, Singapore, and Russia, as well as Switzerland and Sweden, according to the newly released Global AI Competitiveness Index. Dmitry Kaminskiy, general partner at Deep Knowledge Group, said: 'Saudi Arabia's ranking aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives, reinforcing the country's commitment to developing a sustainable, diversified knowledge-based economy.' He added: 'With AI being a central pillar in the nation's development plans, the findings of our report pave the way for continued excellence and leadership in the field.' The Global AI Competitiveness Index, jointly developed by the International Finance Forum and Deep Knowledge Group, evaluated more than 2 million AI-related scientific papers and invention patents worldwide. The report measures countries based on both the quantity and impact of their AI research contributions. The Kingdom's output translates to over 823 AI publications per million people, which reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen its scientific and technological landscape. 'Saudi Arabia's AI research output is a testament to the country's commitment to becoming a leader in technology and innovation. The Kingdom's strategic investments in AI infrastructure and talent development are already yielding impressive results, setting the stage for further advancements,' Kaminskiy added. The research milestone comes amid broader gains in global AI competitiveness. In the 2024 Global AI Index by Tortoise Media released in September, Saudi Arabia climbed 17 positions to rank 14th overall, overtaking the UAE as the leading Arab nation in AI. The index, which evaluates countries on factors such as research, talent, infrastructure, and government policy, also reaffirmed the Kingdom's top global ranking in the government strategy category. Global trends The Global AI Competitiveness Index report also underscores broader international trends, with Mainland China leading in total volume of AI papers — reporting a 696 percent increase over the past decade to reach 769,000 publications. Japan and South Korea's entry into the global top 10 further reflects the growing dominance of East Asia in the international AI research landscape, the report noted. Saudi Arabia has also been ranked 24th globally in AI patent output. With a total of 1,189 AI-related patents filed, the Kingdom is continuing to build its innovation capacity in parallel with its growing research footprint. While its absolute patent count remains modest compared to leading nations, the ranking reflects the country's early but expanding efforts in technological commercialization and intellectual property development within AI. In terms of AI patents per million people, Saudi Arabia reported a rate of 35, placing it ahead of larger economies such as Russia with 6.4, and India with 3.1, but still trailing far behind global leaders like South Korea, 2,317.9, Japan, 1,751.2, and the US, 1,365.2.

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