Saudi Arabia is witnessing unprecedented growth in the robotics sector, with an increasing number of technology firms seeking registration to engage in commercial activities in the Kingdom.  

According to the Minister of Commerce’s summary bulletin released earlier this month, the number of robotics firms registered in the Kingdom surged 52 percent to reach 2,344 in the second quarter of 2023, up from 1,537 in the corresponding period a year ago.

Riyadh topped the list in issuing 1,387 registrations, followed by Makkah at 491, the Eastern Province at 269, Madinah at 76 and Qassim at 32, the bulletin noted. (Arab News)