Samer Choucair: Saudi Arabia’s Artificial Intelligence Boom Is Expanding Investment Opportunities in the Digital Economy
Entrepreneur Samer Choucair said the rapid increase in the use of artificial intelligence tools across Saudi Arabia reflects a structural transformation in the digital economy and is establishing a new phase of capital allocation toward technology infrastructure, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence applications, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Choucair said the Saudi Internet 2025 report issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission showed that 45.2% of internet users relied on artificial intelligence tools during 2025, up from lower levels in the previous year.
He noted that this increase demonstrates the accelerating adoption of intelligent technologies among both individuals and businesses.
Samer Choucair added that the Kingdom possesses advanced digital infrastructure capable of supporting this transformation.
Average mobile internet data consumption reached approximately 53 gigabytes per person per month, while median mobile download speeds rose to 216 megabits per second, placing Saudi Arabia among the highest-performing G20 countries in this area.
Choucair noted that data from the General Authority for Statistics showed that 33.1% of businesses used artificial intelligence technologies during 2025, led by the information and communications, financial services, insurance, and education sectors.
He said this reflects the transition of artificial intelligence from personal use toward institutional applications capable of increasing productivity and improving business efficiency.
“This transformation creates substantial investment opportunities across data centres, cloud computing, Arabic-language models, cybersecurity, and enterprise software,” Samer Choucair said.
He added that institutional investors are increasingly focusing on companies capable of converting widespread artificial intelligence adoption into sustainable revenue and scalable business models.
Choucair explained that rising interest in artificial intelligence coincides with substantial Saudi investment in digital infrastructure, including data centres and advanced technologies.
This strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a regional centre for the digital economy and innovation.
He added that the next phase will bring an accelerated transition from consumer use toward integrating artificial intelligence into corporate operations.
This will support education, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and media while increasing demand for local talent and technology solutions.
Concluding his remarks, Samer Choucair emphasized that investment in artificial intelligence is no longer limited to digital applications.
It now encompasses the development of an integrated ecosystem comprising infrastructure, energy, data, software, and human capital.
He noted that the companies and countries capable of successfully building this ecosystem will be best positioned to achieve sustainable economic growth in the years ahead.