Saudi Establishments Reach 98.1% Internet Access as AI Adoption Jumps 20% to 33.1%
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Updated · Saudi Gazette · Jun 14
Saudi Establishments Reach 98.1% Internet Access as AI Adoption Jumps 20% to 33.1%
1 articles · Updated · Saudi Gazette · Jun 14
Summary
98.1% of Saudi establishments had active internet connections in 2025, while AI use rose 20% year on year to 33.1%, according to new GASTAT data.
93.2% used e-government services, 79.1% used the internet for transactions and e-banking, and 51.3% had adopted cloud computing, pointing to broad digital integration across business operations.
61.1% of information and communications firms used AI—the highest sector rate—followed by finance and insurance at 52.9%; finance also led online selling or display of goods and services at 48.5%.
71.4% of establishments used IoT for building security, 54.6% for customer service, and 40% for energy management, extending digital transformation beyond connectivity into automation and infrastructure.