Name in original language
مليون سعودي
Initiative overview
The initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN Summit 2024), held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh. It is the largest initiative of its kind in the Kingdom and aims to empower a million Saudis to interact with a world led by AI, ensuring the building of a better future that enhances human capabilities. It will allow a million male and female citizens to understand AI, its uses, ethics, and to train on the skills and tools necessary to integrate AI into business and daily life effectively and safely.
The SAMAI initiative constitutes a significant strategic step towards developing human capital in Saudi Arabia, achieving the aspirations of the leadership for the Kingdom to become a global leader in technology and innovation. The educational platform for the initiative was also unveiled during the GAIN Summit, with training content provided in partnership with technology giants.
