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- **Posted:** 2026-01-30T00:16:41.000+00:00
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Saudi Arabia has officially accelerated its journey toward becoming a global AI leader. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the Ministry of Education launched the SMAI 2 initiative during the International Conference on Capacity Building in Data and AI (ICAN 2026). This second phase is a massive strategic expansion designed to integrate AI capabilities across 11 core government ministries, including Health, Finance, Justice, and Industry. The program is built on a newly unveiled SMAI 2 Charter, which mandates the responsible adoption of AI to enhance operational efficiency and national productivity within the public sector.

The launch of SMAI 2 follows the unprecedented success of its predecessor, SMAI 1 (One Million Saudis in AI), which surpassed its goal by providing accredited AI training to over 1.1 million citizens. Notably, 52% of those trained were women, and 70% were active employees, demonstrating a deep cross-section of Saudi society embracing digital transformation. By scaling this model to specialized ministry tracks, SDAIA is ensuring that AI is no longer just a theoretical tool but a functional pillar of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 digital economy. As President of SDAIA Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi noted, this phase focuses on "execution and impact," moving from broad awareness to the high-level technical upskilling required for a sovereign, AI-driven future.

#SMAI2 #SDAIA #Vision2030 #SaudiAI #DigitalTransformation #PublicSectorInnovation #AIUpskilling #KSAEconomy #TechSovereignty #ICAN2026

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smai2, publicsectorinnovation, techsovereignty, sdaia, saudiai, aiupskilling, vision2030, digitaltransformation, ican2026, ksaeconomy

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