Feb 13

Feb 13 Saudi Arabia ranks 11th globally and 1st regionally, according to the 2025 Global AI Safety Index (GAISI)

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Introduction

Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) safety, securing the 11th position globally out of 40 countries and ranking first in the Arab world and the region according to the 2025 Global AI Safety Index (GAISI).

This achievement was announced at the Artificial Intelligence in Science and Society Conference held alongside the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Key Factors Contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Success

Saudi Arabia’s excellence in AI safety can be attributed to several factors

Research Contribution

The Kingdom has significantly increased its research related to AI safety, contributing 8.3% of the total research published globally.

Strong Governance Framework

Saudi Arabia has established a robust governance structure that supports the development of safe policies in the field of AI.

International Participation

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has actively contributed to formulating international governance frameworks within global summits, such as the AI Safety Summit in Britain and the Seoul AI Summit in South Korea.

Ongoing National Efforts

The country continues to invest in scientific research to enhance AI safety and develop governance standards.

Global Context

The GAISI was developed by the Beijing-based International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance in collaboration with the China AI Safety and Governance Institute. It aims to assess countries’ maturity in the field of AI safety across six main pillars:

Governance Environment

National Institutions

Governance Instruments

Research Status

International Participation

Existential Safety Preemption

AI Safety Landscape

The global AI safety environment has become increasingly complex in recent years. Since 2022, with breakthroughs in generative AI technology, the total number of AI risk incidents has surged. According to the OECD AI Incidents Monitor (AIM), the number of risk incidents in 2024 increased by approximately 21.8 times compared to 2022.

Saudi Arabia’s Position in Other Rankings

It’s worth noting that Saudi Arabia’s strong performance in AI safety is part of a broader trend of advancement in various fields:

In the AD Scientific Index 2025, Saudi Arabia ranks 10th regionally.

The country has made significant progress in healthcare, with seven Saudi hospitals making the Brand Finance global ranking of the world’s Top 250 hospitals in 2025.

Conclusion

Saudi Arabia’s 11th place ranking in the GAISI demonstrates the Kingdom’s commitment to responsible AI development and its growing influence in the global AI landscape.

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