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51% of AI learners in Saudi are women: SDAIA report
9% of these women AI learners are Kingdom’s working-age population, a clear reflection of how deeply AI learning has resonated across Saudi Arabia’s job market.
Women are becoming a significant part of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation journey, according to recent data shared by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
The data and AI authority has trained over one million citizens in AI skills through its national SAMAI initiative, and reported that women make up 52 percent of the total participants.
This remarkable data shows a strong shift in how Saudi women are shaping the future of AI.
The data was shared by Dr. Majed Al-Shehri, SDAIA spokesperson at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Education in Riyadh.
He also noted that this figure (51%) represents nine percent of the Kingdom’s working-age population, a clear reflection of how deeply AI learning has resonated across Saudi Arabia’s job market.
In total, 70% of the AI learners were employed, while the remaining 30% were students, reflecting the eagerness of young learners to align their skills with the needs of AI-led industries.
Dr. Al-Shehri attributed this rapid success to close collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), which helped extend the program’s reach to schools, universities, and educators.
“This partnership enabled us to reach large segments of society, from students to teachers, ensuring AI literacy becomes a shared national skill,” he said.
He also revealed that new AI-focused initiatives will soon be launched, targeting specialists, researchers, and scholars, alongside advanced training programs and camps covering emerging technologies such as AI Agentic systems, areas set to shape the next wave of innovation and efficiency in Saudi Arabia’s AI ecosystem.
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Al-Bunyan, Minister of Education, praised the achievement as a reflection of national integration between key ministries and SDAIA in investing in human capital and future skills, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s emphasis on innovation and sustainable growth. “Since the launch of SAMAI, our goal has been to prepare students and professionals alike for the future by equipping them with the skills to thrive in the age of AI,” he said.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, CEO of SDAIA’s Capacity Building Sector, added that SAMAI not only surpassed its original target but also strengthened awareness of AI and data technologies among young Saudis. “This is about building a knowledge-based society and enabling Saudi Arabia to lead the global shift toward an innovation-driven economy,” he said.
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