Exploring the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Arabia's Healthcare Sector: Current Trends and Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, and its potential to reshape the future of healthcare has been widely recognized. We conducted a review to understand the current state of AI in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector. Our findings reveal that only 5.88% and 8.82% of major hospitals in Saudi Arabia have established specialized centers for AI and implemented AI in patient care, respectively. However, there has been a noticeable increase in academic interest, as evidenced by the growing number of research studies on the topic. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aims to position the country as a global leader in healthcare. Although institutions are gradually moving toward this goal, achieving it remains a distant prospect. Therefore, healthcare institutions and stakeholders must shift their approach from a consumer-oriented mindset to one driven by innovation and invention.