Beyond oil: Saudi Arabia as the next global AI power?

dc.abstract.en	This thesis explores the transformative journey of Saudi Arabia from an oil-dependent economy into a potential global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The main research questions of the thesis focus on how Saudi Arabia intends to become an AI power and also how transitioning into an AI power will allow the Kingdom to increase its influence globally. Firstly, the thesis analyzes AI development from a geopolitical perspective and then outlines the national strategies of the US and China and compares both of them, and what could be the potential of a new division of the world when it comes to AI. Then it examines Saudi Arabia’s national strategy, particularly through initiatives like Vision 2030, NEOM, and SDAIA. Despite the fact that the findings show rapid growth in building infrastructure and creating talent, the Kingdom still faces challenges such as limited local expertise. The research also showcases the rivalry in the region, with the UAE and Iran in the context of the AI leadership, both regional and global. The main hypothesis of this research paper is that with continued development and implementation of new strategies, Saudi Arabia is likely to become the new leading power in the artificial intelligence sector.
dc.affiliation	Uniwersytet Warszawski
dc.affiliation.department	Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych
dc.contributor.author	Pyclik, Zuzanna
dc.contributor.promoter	Jarczewska, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.reviewer	Jarczewska, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.reviewer	Oberda-Monkiewicz, Anita
dc.date.defence	2025-07-23
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.date.submitted	2025-07-04
dc.identifier.apd	238873
dc.language	en
dc.language.other	pl
dc.publisher	Uniwersytet Warszawski
dc.rights	ClosedAccess
dc.subject.en	Saudi Arabia
dc.subject.en	Artificial intelligence
dc.subject.en	Middle East technology hub
dc.subject.en	Global AI competition
dc.subject.en	Vision 2030
dc.subject.en	Neom
dc.subject.en	AI superpowers
dc.subject.en	Investment in AI
dc.subject.en	AI policy
dc.title	Beyond oil: Saudi Arabia as the next global AI power?
dc.title.alternative	Więcej niż ropa: Arabia Saudyjska następna globalna potęga AI ?
dc.type	BachelorThesis