

Market Assessment
The study integrates60 structured interviews(qualitative deep dives) and300 online surveys(quantitative validation) with stakeholders across the KSA Explainable AI Market — including businesses, government agencies, and end-users. Coverage spans major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, as well as emerging Tier 2/3 cities.
| Customer Cohort | Description | Proposed Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses Implementing AI Solutions | Companies utilizing Explainable AI for operational efficiency | Sample Size: 100 |
| Government Agencies | Public sector organizations adopting AI for service delivery | Sample Size: 50 |
| End Users of AI Systems | Individuals interacting with AI-driven applications | Sample Size: 100 |
| AI Researchers and Academics | Experts studying AI ethics and explainability | Sample Size: 50 |
| Industry Analysts | Professionals providing insights on AI market trends | Sample Size: 50 |
Total Respondents:600 (60 structured interviews + 300 surveys)
The KSA Explainable AI Market refers to the sector focused on developing artificial intelligence systems that provide transparent and understandable outputs. This market is driven by the need for ethical AI practices, regulatory compliance, and increasing demand for transparency across various industries in Saudi Arabia.
Key growth drivers include the rising demand for transparency in AI systems, regulatory pushes for ethical AI practices, increased adoption of AI technologies across sectors, and a heightened focus on data privacy and security in Saudi Arabia.
The market faces several challenges, including a lack of skilled workforce in AI and data science, high implementation costs for businesses, resistance to change from traditional systems, and limited awareness of the benefits of Explainable AI among stakeholders.
Opportunities in the KSA Explainable AI Market include growth in AI research and development funding, collaboration with tech startups, expansion into emerging sectors like healthcare, and increasing demand for AI-driven customer insights across various industries.
The KSA Explainable AI Market is segmented by type (model-agnostic, model-specific, post-hoc methods), end-user (financial services, healthcare, retail, government), industry vertical (banking, insurance, telecommunications), deployment model (on-premises, cloud-based), and technology (NLP, machine learning, deep learning).