Saudi Arabia’s strategic push into artificial intelligence is gaining global recognition, with the Kingdom reaching a new milestone in women’s empowerment, according to Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2025.

The report ranks Saudi Arabia first globally for empowering women in AI, based on the female-to-male participation ratio. It also highlights the Kingdom’s strong performance in AI job growth, talent attraction, and the development of advanced AI models—highlighting its growing influence on the global stage.

Saudi Arabia’s leadership in women’s empowerment reflects the impact of Vision 2030 strategies, with targeted training and professional development initiatives boosting female participation in the tech and AI sectors.

The Kingdom ranked third globally in AI job growth and fourth in the number of leading AI models published. It now stands among a select group of countries—including the US, China, France, Canada, and South Korea—actively contributing advanced AI models to the global research community.

Saudi Arabia ranked eighth globally in talent attraction, reinforcing its emergence as a growing hub for AI innovation and a destination for top-tier tech talent.

These advancements are being led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which is at the forefront of national efforts to enhance digital infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption, and position the Kingdom as a global AI leader. SDAIA’s strategy encompasses policy development, investment in R&D, and cross-sector innovation in line with Vision 2030 goals.

Central to the Kingdom’s push for inclusivity is SDAIA’s “Elevate” program, launched in collaboration with Google Cloud. This program aims to empower over 25,000 women in tech and AI. Additional initiatives, such as targeted training camps and skills development programs, have supported Saudi women in stepping into leadership roles both at home and internationally.