Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 13, 2025 – Saudi Arabia is taking center stage in global discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan leading the Kingdom’s delegation at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Representing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Faisal is attending the high-profile event, which has gathered leaders from nearly 100 countries and over 1,000 private sector and civil society representatives. The summit aims to foster international collaboration on AI governance, research, and real-world applications.
Saudi Arabia’s participation underscores its commitment to AI innovation and its ambitions to become a global technology leader. The Kingdom has been making significant investments in AI-driven industries and research, ensuring that it plays an active role in shaping policies for responsible and ethical AI development. Discussions at the summit include how AI can enhance economies, strengthen security, and tackle pressing global challenges such as climate change and healthcare improvements.
During the event, it was announced that India will host the next international AI summit, scheduled for 2026. This decision highlights the increasing influence of emerging economies in the AI landscape and the growing need for international cooperation in AI regulation and innovation.
As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself at the forefront of this change. With its Vision 2030 initiative and major investments in AI research and development, the Kingdom is ensuring that it is not only adopting AI technologies but also actively shaping their future.