Saudi Arabia leads in AI security, privacy, cryptography and women’s empowerment: Stanford AI Index
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in artificial intelligence security, privacy, and cryptography, as well as women’s empowerment in AI, according to the 2026 AI Index Report by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.
The Kingdom leads the world in female representation among AI inventors and authors at 32.3 percent, ahead of Australia at 30.1 percent and Canada at 29.6 percent — a notable figure given the persistent gender gaps across the AI field.
4/14/2026 3:04:25 PM