The second session of the twelfth edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum, currently being held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, was dedicated to a study titled "Enhancing the Use of Smart Agriculture Technologies by Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Other Impactful Technologies to Achieve Water and Food Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," presented by an elite group of academics, experts, and specialists.
The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hamoudi, former President of Dar Al Uloom University, while the study was presented by Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Janoubi, with the participation of Professor Dr. Khalid Nahar Al-Ruwais and Professor Dr. Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Sughair, according to a report by Sabq newspaper.
The study addressed ways to employ artificial intelligence and smart agriculture technologies in developing the agricultural sector, raising production efficiency, and rationalizing water consumption, in addition to benefiting from modern technological solutions to address challenges related to water and food security.
The study also touched on the role of digital technologies, remote sensing, and smart irrigation systems in improving the management of natural resources and enhancing the efficiency of agricultural operations, emphasizing the importance of developing technical infrastructure and qualifying national talent to keep pace with modern transformations in the agricultural sector.
This session falls within the efforts of the Riyadh Economic Forum 2026 to discuss priority economic and developmental issues, and to present studies and solutions that contribute to supporting decision-making, enhancing sustainability, and achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.