RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) announced the fourth edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh will be held September 15 to 17 next year, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The event will bring together an international gathering of government leaders, policymakers, CEOs of major technology firms, experts, innovators, and researchers from across the data and artificial intelligence sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

SDAIA President Abdullah Alghamdi thanked the Crown Prince for his continued support, saying it reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation.

He noted that this backing has helped Saudi Arabia achieve a leading position in global AI rankings.

Alghamdi said the 2026 summit comes at a critical time, as AI continues to transform modern life and redefine the future and that the event aims to support the Kingdom’s transition to a knowledge-based economy and contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Building on the success of previous editions in 2020, 2022, and 2024, the upcoming summit will feature high-level discussions, strategic agreements, and new initiatives.

Among the most notable outcomes of past editions was the establishment of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), a UNESCO-affiliated center headquartered in Riyadh.

Alghamdi emphasized that the summit reinforces Saudi Arabia’s vision to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy and strengthen its role as a global hub for artificial intelligence.