A recent LinkedIn survey reveals that Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills are rapidly gaining importance in Saudi Arabia’s workforce. An astonishing 79% of workers predict that AI will significantly impact their work within the next year.
Saudi Workforce Adapting to Digital Transformation
As the kingdom undergoes rapid transformation to meet the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, the workforce is increasingly adopting digital skills. LinkedIn’s latest data highlights Saudi Arabia’s ranking in various digital skills categories:
- Ranked first in MENA for Development Tools, Materials Sciences, and Nanotechnology
- Ranked second in the MENA region across all digital skills categories
- Above the global average in Animation and Computer Graphics
- Steadily catching up to global trends in gender diversity in the cybersecurity industry
The Rise of AI Talent in Saudi Arabia
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is on the rise globally, and Saudi Arabia is no exception. The kingdom has doubled its AI talent pool between 2016 and 2023, with a 24% year-over-year growth in AI talent hiring relative to overall hiring.
Saudi Arabia’s upward trajectory in AI skills is attributed to the increased migration of AI professionals into the country, ranking 15th globally in AI talent attraction relative to population size.
Fastest-Growing AI Skills in Saudi Arabia
LinkedIn’s data highlights the fastest-growing AI skills in Saudi Arabia, including:
- Reinforcement Learning
- Pattern Recognition
- Predictive Modelling
- Supervised Learning
- PyTorch
The Future of Work in Saudi Arabia
According to Ali Matar, EMEA Growth Markets Leader and Head of LinkedIn MENA, “The latest data provides further insights into how Saudi Arabia is transforming into one of the most attractive places to work in the region as it marches towards Vision 2030.”
The insights signal a growing tech industry that is curating a savvy and adaptive workforce, shaping the future of work in Saudi Arabia.
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