Industry Ministry Wins Middle East’s Best Government Use of Al Award – أردو بوینت
Riyadh, September 16, 2025 — In a milestone for digital government, the Ministry of Industry has won the Middle East’s “Best Government Use of Al” award, recognizing its ongoing push to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable services to investors across the industrial and mining sectors.
Smarter services for a stronger industrial ecosystem
The ministry’s digital agenda centers on improving the experience for industrial and mining investors, accelerating approvals, and enhancing regulatory clarity. By modernizing how services are requested and processed, the ministry continues to strengthen and empower the broader investment environment.
At the heart of this effort is the AI-powered “Senaei” smart application, which streamlines service requests end to end. From submission to processing, Senaei standardizes data, reduces manual intervention, and cuts turnaround times—helping investors move from intent to operation more quickly and with greater confidence.
Automated auditing that cuts licensing time
The ministry’s “smart auditor” plays a pivotal role in speeding up industrial licensing. Using automated checks, the system reviews submitted data and validates its consistency before files reach human assessors. This approach reduces back-and-forth, limits errors, and shortens the path to approval.
- Verifies the set of licenses required to practice a given industrial activity.
- Checks the consistency of workforce data, including labor numbers and listed professions.
- Confirms details related to machinery and spare parts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Beyond automated validation, the AI system also annotates submissions with targeted comments for license assessors. These in-context notes guide reviewers to specific issues or confirmations needed, ensuring that any discrepancies are addressed promptly. As a result, the licensing process becomes not only faster but also more transparent and reliable.
Quality, efficiency, and investor confidence
By combining proactive data checks with intelligent guidance for reviewers, the ministry has measurably improved the quality and efficiency of industrial licensing. Investors benefit from clearer requirements, fewer procedural delays, and a more predictable timeline to launch or expand operations.
This recognition underscores how the ministry’s use of AI is translating into tangible outcomes: streamlined digital services, reduced processing times, and a more dynamic, investor-friendly industrial and mining landscape.
