Saudi Arabia will participate in the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, to be held on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva from July 6 to 7. The dialogue will bring together ministers, policymakers, representatives of international organizations, the private sector, academia, and civil society from around the world.
The Saudi delegation will be headed by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and will include President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah Alghamdi.
Also participating will be Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, Member of the Saudi Shura Council and the United Nations High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence Latifa bint Mohammed Al-Abdulkarim, as well as representatives of the Saudi Human Rights Commission and the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication.
The participation reflects Saudi Arabia's global leadership in information technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the significant progress it has made in building an integrated national ecosystem for data and AI under Saudi Vision 2030. It also reinforces the Kingdom's role in international forums as an active partner in shaping the future of advanced technologies and contributing to the development of responsible global AI governance.
The participation underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting international efforts to develop inclusive, safe, and trustworthy AI governance, strengthen international cooperation to bridge AI gaps, promote equitable access to AI capabilities, and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It also reflects the Kingdom's commitment to playing an active role in shaping the future of international AI governance by exchanging expertise, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting initiatives that promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence to advance sustainable development and shared prosperity.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in strategic partnership with Microsoft, hosted the AI FOR EVERYONE event to showcase artificial intelligence (AI) applications and their impact across various sectors and celebrate national achievements in skills development and capacity building for the intelligent era. The event brought together leaders from government entities, academia, and the innovation ecosystem.
The event celebrated Saudi Arabia’s first-place ranking across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa in the AI for Women program after the number of Saudi women trainees exceeded 16,000—more than double that of the second-ranked country. This achievement led to an increase in Saudi Arabia’s allocation of advanced three-year training grants from 10 to 21 seats for outstanding women trainees.
The event also highlighted the achievements of the AI Training Initiative for Non-Specialist Faculty Members, which has enabled 1,500 faculty members at more than 10 universities. The initiative is delivered through a partnership between Microsoft and King Abdulaziz University under the strategic sponsorship of MCIT, supporting the integration of artificial intelligence concepts across a wide range of academic disciplines.
In addition, the event honored participants and entities, including seven winners, 16 teachers, and five partners, in recognition of their contributions to promoting AI awareness, developing skills, and enhancing the adoption of intelligent technologies in education and society.
Microsoft also announced its plans to open an Innovation Center in Riyadh before the end of 2026, in addition to organizing an Agentic AI Hackathon and a FinTech Hackathon in collaboration with MCIT to empower talent and entrepreneurs to develop distinctive, applicable solutions.
The event was held with the participation of several partners, including the education ecosystem, Tech Saudi Advocates, Rwaq, and the educational partner Fodrez, reflecting the integration of national and international efforts in building a society that is better prepared for the age of artificial intelligence.
 

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, during a meeting yesterday in Riyadh with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq.
 During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in communications and technology and expand collaboration in priority sectors.
 The honor reflects the depth of the historical relations between the two brotherly countries and their growing partnership in the fields of communications, technology, and artificial intelligence.