The number of scientific publications in Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Arabia has shown remarkable growth since 2013. Starting from 39.65 publications in 2013, it reached 147.22 publications by 2023. Despite some fluctuations, including a slight decline in 2021, the overall trend has been upward, driven by significant increases such as the 65.77% spike in 2018. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years stands at 16.22%. Moving forward, from 2024 onwards, the forecasted publications exhibit a steady growth with the number expected to reach 187.6 by 2028, achieving a forecast 5-year CAGR of 3.84% and a forecast 5-year growth rate of 20.74%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of government and private sector investment in AI research and development.
- The influence of international collaborations and partnerships on research output.
- The growing emphasis on AI applications in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and oil and gas.
- The role of emerging technologies and innovations in driving new research areas within AI.