The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia is a think tank to advance the benefits of C4IR in Saudi Arabia through the development and implementation of practical and adaptive protocols for the governance of emerging technologies.
Dear Visitors,
I am thrilled to welcome you to the newly launched Forum Space of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia (C4IR Saudi Arabia). Our mission at C4IR Saudi Arabia is to harness the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by accelerating the development and implementation of governance principles, policies and protocols of emerging technology to best serve the Kingdom’s vision for economic diversification and technological innovation.
As you navigate through our Space, you will find detailed insights into our strategic initiatives, research endeavors, and collaborative projects. Each section has been carefully designed to provide you with the most relevant information about our activities and the impact we are aiming to create in integrating cutting-edge technologies into our national development plans.
This platform serves as a hub for like-minded individuals and organizations to come together and shape the future. We encourage you to explore, interact, and connect with us as we embark on this exciting journey to position Saudi Arabia at the forefront of technological advancement.
We look forward to collaborating with you, to innovate, and create a sustainable future for all.
Dr Basma AlBuhairan
Managing Director - C4IR Saudi Arabia
World Quantum Day 2025 marks a century of quantum advancements and coincides with the UN’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. C4IR Saudi Arabia will host this global event for the second time, bringing together leading experts from science, industry, and policy to explore quantum’s transformative potential. With participation from over 65 countries, this initiative reinforces Saudi Arabia’s role in shaping the future of quantum technologies. Join us in this global dialogue and be part of the conversation driving quantum innovation forward.
Accelerate the development and implementation of governance principles, policies and protocols of emerging technology to best serve Vision 2030 and its programs
Collaborate with public and private sector entities to encourage and foster the adoption of 4IR technologies and design and pilot practical policies for the agile governance of specific 4IR scientific and technological advances
Build the capabilities of C4IR Saudi Arabia team members through their engagement and collaboration with the Network and ecosystem partners to enable them to become Saudi leaders in driving policies and regulations focused on emerging technologies
As the future-oriented global platform for multistakeholder dialogue and cooperation, the C4IR is exploring exponential technologies and driving responsible adoption and application, leveraging a global network of independent national and thematic centres