2024 Saudi Arabia’s AI investment market
AI-Driven Smart Cities & Future Mobility
Artificial Intelligence powering intelligent urban infrastructure, future mobility, and sustainable city living in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH | 14-16 DECEMBER 2026
The AI-Driven Smart Cities & Future Mobility sector highlights how artificial intelligence, data, and connected technologies are transforming Saudi Arabian cities into smart, sustainable, and human-centric urban environments.
The sector brings together government entities, municipalities, technology providers, mobility operators, investors, and urban planners to showcase AI-enabled projects and scalable solutions aligned with Saudi Arabia’s urban development and giga-project vision.
Saudi Arabia is developing large-scale smart city and giga projects such as NEOM and other future cities, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for smart urban development and advanced mobility.
National digital transformation and smart city initiatives in major cities like Riyadh and Jeddah are generating multi-billion-dollar opportunities in AI-powered infrastructure, intelligent mobility platforms, and data-driven urban services across the Kingdom.
The sector aims to be a central platform connecting decision-makers, city leaders, innovators, and investors to accelerate deployment of AI-driven smart city and future mobility solutions in Saudi Arabia.
It focuses on enabling integrated, data-driven systems that enhance quality of life, improve urban service efficiency, optimize transportation, and support sustainable growth.
Market size and key figures
2.02B USD
+9B usd
Market projections by 2030
75B SAR
AI and data-related investments
Key themes and technologies
Smart urban infrastructure
AI-enabled utilities, smart lighting, sensor-based waste management, and energy-efficient intelligent buildings.
Future mobility
AI-powered traffic management, autonomous and electric vehicles, Mobility- as-a-Service, and optimized public transport solutions.
City operations centers
Unified AI-driven platforms for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and urban decision-making across mobility, services, and public safety.
Urban safety and resilience
Smart surveillance, predictive emergency analytics, and AI-based risk management for Saudi cities.
Digital citizen and visitor services
Intelligent platforms enhancing access to government services, mobility, bookings, and city information.
Future opportunities
in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is expanding AI adoption in priority sectors such as healthcare, energy, transport, security, logistics, and digital government services.
This momentum creates strong demand for innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, positioning the AI-Driven Cybersecurity & Digital Trust sector at Saudi Makes Future as a gateway to this rapidly evolving market.
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SMF Saudi Makes Future | RIYADH 14-16 DECEMBER 2026
Value for an entire ecosystem
Government entities & cities
The sector provides a space to explore AI-powered smart city and mobility solutions supporting Saudi Arabia’s urban development, quality of life, and sustainable infrastructure strategies. It enables partnerships with technology providers, developers, and mobility operators to accelerate implementation of national smart city roadmaps.
Visitors and enthusiasts
Visitors experience how AI-enabled smart city technologies and future mobility solutions improve daily life, providing smoother journeys, cleaner environments, and more responsive services. Workshops and talks introduce global and Saudi trends, as well as emerging skills and careers in smart cities and mobility.
Exhibitors and participants
The sector offers a focused platform for technology providers, mobility innovators, and urban solutions startups to present AI-driven solutions to city planners, decision-makers, and investors. Participation at Saudi Makes Future opens doors to pilot projects and large-scale deployments in Saudi Arabia’s smart city and giga-project markets.
Speakers and experts
Speakers can share case studies, best practices, and future visions in AI-enabled smart cities and mobility with audiences from Saudi Arabia and beyond. They contribute to shaping the national dialogue on urban policy, regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnership models.
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Government and city entities
Join the AI-Driven Smart Cities & Future Mobility sector to explore solutions advancing Saudi Arabia’s smart city and future mobility ambitions.
Companies and Exhibitors
Secure your space to showcase AI-enabled smart city and mobility solutions designed for Saudi Arabia’s evolving urban landscape and giga projects.
Speakers and Experts
Submit your proposals to share insights and shape the AI-driven future of smart cities and mobility in Saudi Arabia.