The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most significant modern technologies, revolutionizing how devices interact with each other. It enables objects to connect to the internet and exchange data without direct human intervention. From smartphones and home appliances to factories and smart cities, IoT enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves quality of life across various sectors.

Saudi Arabia is striving to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of Vision 2030, which focuses on digital transformation and technological innovation. To achieve this goal, the Kingdom has launched several initiatives and national strategies to support AI research and development, integrating AI into various sectors to enhance the digital economy and improve quality of life.

The Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) is a global tool developed to assess factories' readiness for digital transformation and the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. This index measures the maturity level of factories in utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and big data analytics—all of which contribute to improving productivity and operational efficiency.

Amid global economic transformations and rapid advancements in technology, Saudi Arabia is striving to become a leading tech hub through massive investments and strategic initiatives under Vision 2030. This shift aims to enhance the digital economy, diversify revenue sources, and attract global talent and investments in advanced technology fields.

Saudi Arabia has witnessed remarkable industrial development over the past decades, positioning itself as a leading industrial powerhouse in the Middle East. This progress is a result of significant government efforts, supported by Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on oil as the primary source of income.

The program aims to shift 4,000 factories from dependence on low-wage and low-skilled Laborers to operational efficiency, automation and application of advanced industrial solutions and practices.

ISA defines digital transformation as the adoption of sophisticated electronic tools and software applications to replace manual processes or simple spreadsheets to improve an organization’s efficiency, flexibility, resiliency, profitability, or other measure.

Launched by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of industrial facilities by providing solutions that increase the efficiency of energy use in these facilities

It aims to support 4,000 factories to implement global best practices, reduce production costs, and enhance efficiency and competitiveness, with a focus on strategic sectors.