Saudi Arabia forges ahead in AI and technology through U.S. partnerships
Saudi Arabia is advancing its artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing capabilities through agreements signed with leading U.S. tech firms during an investment forum in Riyadh..
The forum commenced on May 13 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in the Saudi capital, with the participation of high-ranking officials from both countries.
It coincided with the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the Kingdom announced the signing of agreements with the North American country valued at over $300 billion.
Among the deals signed during the event, six agreements were inked by entities from the Kingdom with U.S. companies, reflecting the deepening strategic and technological cooperation between the two countries
Local media say agreements mark a significant step forward in Saudi Arabia’s push to build a diversified, knowledge-based economy through strategic international partnerships.
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, known as SDAIA, inked four memorandums of understanding with US technology firms PureStorage, DataDirect Network, Wika.io and Palo Alto Networks during the event.
In its assessment, the SPA says agreements aim to enhance the Kingdom’s data and AI infrastructure, drive innovation in emerging technologies, and strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity and technical fields.
In a separate move, the Saudi Digital Government Authority signed an MoU with the leading U.S. multinational technology company Oracle to expand collaboration in cloud computing, AI, and digital services.
The signing ceremony took place at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh and was attended by Ahmed Al-Suwaiyan, governor of DGA, and Cormac Watters, executive vice president and general manager at Oracle EMEA applications.
“The partnership is expected to strengthen the Kingdom’s leadership in cloud computing and digital transformation, enhance digital awareness among government employees and the wider community, and improve the efficiency of government services provided to citizens and residents”, the authority said in a statement.
