Saudi Arabia Believes Robotics Holds Key to Meeting Vision 2030's Logistics Demands
Saudi Arabia Believes Robotics Holds Key to Meeting Vision 2030's Logistics Demands
Saudi Arabia continues to invest in its "Vision 2030" plan to develop the country's logistics infrastructure and believes this effort will trigger rapid growth in the robotics sector.
The kingdom aims to transform itself into a "global logistics hub" by constructing dozens of distribution centers to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil revenues. Robotics and automation are expected to play a crucial role in enabling these new capabilities.
Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics sector is expected to contribute approximately $135.2 billion—equivalent to 12.4% of the country's GDP—by 2030. The government is actively supporting initiatives such as automating 4,000 manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The kingdom's logistics development strategy emphasizes the integration of robotics and AI into smart city projects such as NEOM.
Saudi Arabia has undertaken major initiatives to facilitate the adoption of robotics in its economy and has recorded an average annual growth rate of 31% in the AI and automation sector from 2018 to 2030. According to Infinium, Saudi ventures are recognized for breakthrough solutions, and the country expects a significant increase in robotics investment as smart cities develop rapidly and the digital transformation wave gains momentum. For instance, registrations of robotics firms in the kingdom reached 2,344 in the second quarter of 2023, a 52% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
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