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AI adoption more than doubles in Saudi Arabia, reaching 45.2% of internet users

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9 August 2026

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operational-macro

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AI & ML

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Saudi Arabia

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Read at saudigazette.com.sa

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

AI adoption in Saudi Arabia has more than doubled within a year, with 45.2% of internet users now using AI tools, aligning with the launch of the Kingdom's 'Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026'. This growth reflects significant government-backed momentum in AI adoption across different demographics.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Saudi Arabia's rapid AI adoption opens new market opportunities in the region. You should explore partnerships or deployments tailored for this expanding AI user base to capture early growth.

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1 source · 9 Aug 2026

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