Saudi Arabia’s AI Surge: Leading The Charge In Women’s Empowerment And Job Growth

by News Editor

April 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a rising powerhouse in artificial intelligence, securing the top global ranking for women’s empowerment in AI, according to Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2025. The Kingdom is also making waves in AI job growth, talent attraction, and cutting-edge model development—key indicators of its broader push to dominate the global AI landscape.

AI Talent And Job Growth: A Strategic Push

Saudi Arabia’s aggressive investment in AI is paying off. The Kingdom now ranks third worldwide in AI job growth for 2024 and fourth in developing leading AI models. It stands alongside the United States, China, France, Canada, and South Korea as one of only seven nations producing advanced AI models—an impressive feat for a country rapidly scaling its digital economy.

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A Rising AI Hub: Attracting Global Talent

Ranked eighth globally in AI talent attraction, Saudi Arabia is becoming a magnet for top-tier professionals. Strategic initiatives, a robust research ecosystem, and a business-friendly regulatory framework make the Kingdom an increasingly attractive destination for AI experts seeking opportunities in a fast-growing market.

Women At The Forefront Of AI

Perhaps the most striking achievement is Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in empowering women in AI, with the highest female-to-male ratio in the sector. This milestone is the result of targeted national policies that foster inclusion, skills development, and leadership opportunities for women in technology. Programs like “Elevate,” a partnership with Google Cloud designed to train over 25,000 women in AI and tech, are shaping a new generation of female AI leaders. Additional initiatives, including specialized training camps and capacity-building programs, are reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to gender diversity in STEM fields.

Saudi Arabia’s AI Vision: Scaling To Global Leadership

At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s AI dominance is the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which is spearheading national efforts to drive AI adoption. SDAIA’s strategy focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure, developing policy frameworks, and accelerating AI investment to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in artificial intelligence. These moves align seamlessly with the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a knowledge-driven economy powered by innovation.

As Saudi Arabia continues its AI expansion, the message is clear: the Kingdom is not just participating in the AI revolution—it’s setting the pace.

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Cyprus Property Deals Reach €286 Million Despite Second-Quarter Uncertainty

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 28, 2026

Cyprus’ high-end property market remained active in the first half of 2026, although geopolitical uncertainty may have weighed on investment activity during the second quarter.

€286.4 Million Across The 50 Largest Deals

Property transactions worth a combined €286.4 million ranked among Cyprus’ 50 highest-value deals completed between January and June, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire.

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Examining the country’s biggest sales across all districts, the report found that the 10 largest transactions alone accounted for €161.7 million, highlighting the concentration of activity at the upper end of the market.

Limassol Extends Its Lead

A €55 million sale involving a building and adjoining fields in Moni was the largest property transaction recorded during the period.

Six of the country’s 10 biggest deals took place in Limassol, with a combined value of €117.2 million. Paphos followed with three transactions worth €35.5 million, while Larnaca recorded one €9 million sale.

Across the broader ranking, Limassol’s 10 largest transactions reached €148.2 million, representing 51.7% of the total value of the top 50 deals. Paphos followed with €68.8 million (24%), while Nicosia recorded €26.7 million. Famagusta narrowly surpassed Larnaca, reaching €21.4 million compared with €21.2 million.

Land Continues To Drive High-Value Deals

According to Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou, land acquisitions continue to dominate Cyprus’ largest property transactions.

“The land market dominates the list of the 10 highest-value property transactions, with seven sales involving fields and plots.”

Many of those sites are expected to be developed into luxury residential and hospitality projects, he added.

Office Demand Remains Strong

Growing demand for office space also reflects the expansion of international companies establishing operations in Cyprus, Loizou said.

“We continue to observe growing demand for office properties, reflecting the expansion of the new ecosystem of international companies that has been establishing itself in Cyprus in recent years.”

Eight of the 10 largest transactions were completed during the first quarter of 2026, with activity slowing in the following three months.

Loizou said the slowdown may reflect investor caution linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which appears to have influenced investment decisions during the second quarter.

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