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The Future of AI in Saudi Arabia: Innovation, Trust, and Partnership

Saudi Arabia

Session 494

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 ∼ 16:00–16:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room K, Palexpo Coffee will be served before the session Partner's Insight
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Saudi Arabia has made substantial progress in AI infrastructure, governance, talent development, and international engagement, positioning the Kingdom as an emerging global hub for artificial intelligence. 


This presentation-style session brings together two Saudi entities that collectively represent key pillars of Saudi Arabia’s AI agenda. The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) leads the Kingdom’s national AI strategy and governance efforts. Meanwhile, HUMAIN, as a leading artificial intelligence company, is advancing AI compute infrastructure and international partnership ambitions. Together, they demonstrate how Saudi Arabia is positioning AI as a national priority across strategy, infrastructure, governance, talent development, and real-world applications.

Panellists
Dr. Tahira Hoke Aide to the President, Vice Dean of Quality Assurance and Development Robotics and Internet of Things Faculty Researcher Sustainability Fellow Prince Sultan University

Dr. Tahira Hoke serves as Vice Dean of Quality Assurance and Development, Aide to the President, and Director of Evaluation and Academic Accreditation at Prince Sultan University. She is also a Sustainability Fellow at PSU’s Center for Sustainability and Climate Change.

She holds degrees in psychology from UCLA and Claremont Graduate University and brings extensive experience as a senior researcher and evaluator in the U.S. nonprofit sector.

At PSU, Dr. Hoke has led and coordinated successful institutional and program reviews with major accreditation bodies, including NCAAA, AACSB, ABET, and HCERES. She has also served as a reviewer for the Commission for Academic Accreditation and Cognia International.  In addition to her leadership roles, she teaches in the College of Science and Humanities and is a faculty member and researcher in the Robotics and Internet of Things Lab (RIOTU). Her research interests focus on artificial intelligence in education, sustainability, accreditation, quality assurance, and motivation.

Dr. Majed Alshehri Director of ICAIRE ICAIRE, Saudi Arabia
Ms. Aljohara Althenyan Officer Competitiveness Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)
Topics
Artificial Intelligence Big Data Capacity Building Cloud Computing Digital Economy Digital Inclusion Digital Skills Digital Transformation Education Emerging Technologies Ethics Global Digital Compact (GDC) Infrastructure Machine Learning Smart Cities WSIS+20 Review
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C1 logo C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C2 logo C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C5 logo C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
  • AL C6 logo C6. Enabling environment
  • AL C7 E–LEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
  • AL C7 E–HEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-health
  • AL C7 E–ENV logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-environment
  • AL C7 E–AGR logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-agriculture
  • AL C7 E–SCI logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-science
  • AL C11 logo C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 8 logo Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 9 logo Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
  • Goal 17 logo Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
GDC Objectives
  • Objective 1: Close all digital divides and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all
  • Objective 4: Advance responsible, equitable and interoperable data governance approaches
  • Objective 5: Enhance international governance of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity