RIYADH: Advancements in artificial intelligence will help predict and combat supply chain challenges as the Kingdom strives to become a global logistics hub, according to the CEO of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program. 

Speaking at the second Global AI Summit in Riyadh on Sept. 15, Suliman Al-Mazroua said AI will also help Saudi Arabia integrate the energy, mining, industry and logistics sectors. He added: “AI aims to make smart factories more productive. It will help smart grids become more reliable and smart ports more efficient.”

He added, “With AI, we can integrate these four sectors, and we can predict the challenges in the supply chain.”

Almazroua said the goal is to improve people’s lives, and technology is a tool to achieve that. He further added that humans should embrace advanced technologies in a sustainable way so as not to negatively affect the environment. 

During the event, Badr Al-Bader, CEO of the Misk Foundation, talked about the vitality of using AI carefully to avoid pitfalls associated with advanced technologies.