Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide AI Curriculum for Schools

News Desk - 03/12/2025

Saudi Arabia technology market showed stable performance in Q3 2025, driven by strong enterprise spending on infrastructure, even as consumer device demand softened. Distribution sales remained flat, close to 2023 averages, according to the latest data from CONTEXT.

The stability is supported by a resilient macroeconomic environment and ongoing Vision 2030 initiatives. The Saudi economy grew around 3.7% in Q3, slightly above forecasts, aided by strong oil outflows and sustained public investment. Despite a fiscal deficit in Q1 2025, the government maintained its budget, reinforcing its Vision 2030 priorities in infrastructure, education, and innovation.

Vision 2030 continues to gain momentum, with large projects in smart cities, tourism, and healthcare demanding resources in construction, ICT, and logistics. During the quarter, Saudi Arabia became one of the first countries globally to implement a nationwide AI curriculum in schools, reaching over six million K-12 students. Additionally, phase three of the AdopTech programme was launched, supporting real-world AI and 4IR deployments across industrial and logistics sectors.

Distribution sales show a contrast between value and volume. Sales value for 2025 remained stable and slightly above 2023 levels, while unit volume was muted, particularly in retail and consumer categories. High average selling prices and enterprise-heavy sales helped maintain value.

Infrastructure and systems software drove the technology market in 2025. Disk storage surged, supported by enterprise requirements, AI infrastructure, data center projects, and cloud adoption. Software licensing grew steadily, especially in security, cloud, and AI. Integrated systems and data management software also gained traction.

Consumer-focused segments remained weak. Display and desktop sales were below previous years due to market saturation and reduced refresh cycles. Notebooks and mobile computing volumes slowed, reflecting earlier upgrades or budget shifts to infrastructure and software.

Overall, Saudi Arabia’s tech market momentum remains focused on infrastructure and enterprise software, reflecting strategic government digitization and AI initiatives.

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