Based on the importance of the huge global event of artificial intelligence, AlArabia sponsored the second edition of the Global AI Summit entitled “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity,” the summit was organized by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence from September 13^th – 15^th, 2022 attended by more than 10 thousand visitors from 90 different countries. Held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the chairman of SDAIA’s board of directors. 

The summit witnessed many “international and local” sessions, partnerships, and important agreements to develop artificial intelligence techniques that support the digital economy to attract investments. The most prominent of which was “SDAIA” agreement with the International Telecommunication Union, through which they seek to develop an international framework for measuring the readiness of artificial intelligence. Additionally, The Ministry of Health and the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence “SDAIA” launched the prototype of the early detection program for breast cancer using artificial intelligence algorithms.

Moreover, speakers at the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence confirmed that the size of the artificial intelligence market is estimated at $65 billion in 2020. It is expected to reach $15 trillion by 2030 after Saudi Arabia announced joining the Global Partnership for Digital Development at the World Bank, which aims to employ artificial intelligence, enhance, and develop data capabilities, because technology nowadays has become one of the most important factors that serves humans and improve their lifestyle.

At the end of the summit, Mohamed Al Khereiji the CEO of AlArabia OOH was honored for the effective role the company played as a media partner for contributing to announce the summit and introducing the community to this event through its screens across the kingdom.