# Saudi AI program for researchers draws 12,343 registrants from 100 countries

> The Saudi Press Agency said an online artificial intelligence program for researchers had attracted 12,343 registrants from 100 countries after its opening session. The program was still scheduled to run through October 22.

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- Published: 2026-10-20T23:01:23+00:00
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The second session, held during AI Week on October 20, focused on using AI agents to read scientific sources. SPA reported 12,343 registered researchers from 100 countries after the opening session, with more than two-thirds holding master’s or doctoral degrees.

The program was scheduled to continue through Thursday, October 22, with three scientific sessions covering AI in research, the use of AI for manuscripts, and the future of libraries. Those were announced program topics; the source did not report an evaluation or final outcome.

## Data

### AI program for researchers

A Saudi online program addressed the use of AI agents to read scientific sources and registered participants from multiple countries.

Methodology: The count is the total reported by the Saudi Press Agency on October 20, 2026, after the opening session; it is not final attendance or a program outcome.

| label | value | unit | period | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Researchers registered after the opening session | 12343 | people | 2026-10-20 | observed |

Sources: <https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2706215> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/saudi-ai-research-program-draws-12343-registrants-2026/data/saudi-ai-research-program-registrations?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/saudi-ai-research-program-draws-12343-registrants-2026/data/saudi-ai-research-program-registrations?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Saudi Press Agency](<https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2706215>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-20)

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