‎Advanced manufacturing, AI technologies ‘no longer an option’: Alkhorayef

‎Advanced manufacturing, AI technologies ‘no longer an option’: Alkhorayef

Saudi Arabia is home for more than 10,000 factories, which account for 11% of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) and grow at an annual rate of 10%, Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, said.

Advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the industry and mining field contribute to enhancing reliability, the safety of employees and making the Saudi industries more sustainable.

Advanced manufacturing and AI-based technologies are no longer an option. They are rather a reality to ensure growth and profitability, Alkhorayef added, noting that most modern technologies are part of a system linked to external partners and require an advanced digital infrastructure that provides communications, cybersecurity, etc.