AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Adoption Surge: Saudi Arabia’s AI tool use jumped to 45.2% of internet users, more than doubling year-on-year, with the biggest uptake among ages 20–29 and highest rates in Tabuk. Digital Health Breakthrough: Saudi Ministry of Defense Health Services carried out its first remote robotic surgery between Riyadh and Dhahran, enabled by stc Group’s secure high-reliability communications. Business Momentum: Saudi Arabia saw 46,900 new company registrations in the first half of 2026, with the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center delivering 2.9 million services via integrations across 80 government agencies. Geospatial Tech Push: Saudi Arabia highlighted AI and digital twins for global geospatial information management at a UN meeting, stressing data sovereignty and standardizing geographical names. Regional Security Tech & Ties: Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan signed the “Makkah” collective defence pact, while Iran and Houthis continue to raise tensions around Red Sea and Gulf waterways. Energy Disruption Watch: Aramco’s Jazan refinery fire was extinguished after a Houthi claimed drone attack, as shipping fears linger. STEM Spotlight: Saudi students topped the International Nuclear Science Olympiad, winning gold and special awards.
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