In a landmark moment for the future of artificial intelligence and global governance, Selentium Group AG, the Swiss-based AI holding, convened a closed-door briefing in Riyadh on September 25, 2025. The session, led by CEO Marsel Murtazin, brought together senior representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Council, key ministries including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Economy and Planning, and critically, the Minister of Health.
The agenda was bold: present findings from the CivitasAI Readiness Index 2025, unveil new healthcare collaborations, and outline an unprecedented investment roadmap positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of AI-driven statecraft and digital transformation.
At the conclusion of the briefing, Selentium Group AG and Saudi leadership announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop HippocrAI, a next-generation AI health assistant, with an initial investment commitment of $12 million upon reaching user adoption milestones in the MENA region. In parallel, the parties introduced the “Home Medicine” project, a collaborative initiative between Selentium Group AG and Doctis ME (the Middle East subsidiary of Russian healthcare IT company “RT Doctis” LLC), aimed at transforming patient care through digital platforms.
Most striking, however, was the proposal emanating from the session: an increase of Saudi Arabia’s AI investments to $30 billion annually through 2030, ensuring the Kingdom not only secures its Vision 2030 goals but establishes global leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure, governance, and application.
The Riyadh Briefing: A Turning Point for AI Governance
The Riyadh briefing was more than a consultation; it was a strategic convergence point. Selentium Group AG presented its CivitasAI Readiness Index 2025, the world’s first AI-generated global benchmark of 100 countries’ preparedness to adopt and govern with artificial intelligence.
Saudi Arabia’s #6 global ranking in the Index underscored its rapid progress in digital infrastructure, regulatory readiness, and sovereign investment in AI. For the Vision 2030 leadership, this ranking was both validation and a call to accelerate further.
Marsel Murtazin, CEO of Selentium Group AG, opened the briefing with a clear message:
“Saudi Arabia has made AI the cornerstone of Vision 2030. CivitasAI shows that the Kingdom is not only ready, but already shaping the standards for global AI governance. This is the moment to translate readiness into leadership.”
The CivitasAI Index, designed autonomously by AI itself, evaluates countries across six weighted factors: digital infrastructure, education and talent, investment and funding, governance and policy, societal adoption, and trust/security. It provides governments with a “mirror” of their current standing and actionable pathways to accelerate AI integration.
Healthcare as a Strategic Priority: HippocrAI and Home Medicine
At the heart of the Riyadh discussions was healthcare, a domain central to Vision 2030’s objectives of improving life expectancy, quality of care, and systemic efficiency.
Selentium Group AG and the Saudi Ministry of Health signed a memorandum on HippocrAI, committing to invest $12 million in scaling the platform once adoption in MENA reaches agreed milestones. HippocrAI — described as an “AI sworn to heal” — is designed to:
- Interpret lab results, medical images, and clinical notes.
- Provide predictive risk assessments for disease development 6–12 months ahead.
- Offer lifestyle, prevention, and referral recommendations.
- Check for risks in drug combinations to prevent complications.
Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel (Minister of Health), Saudi Arabia, commented:
“Our collaboration with Selentium Group AG brings a new dimension to healthcare. HippocrAI and the Home Medicine initiative will allow millions of citizens to access digital, AI-powered support — from hospital to home. This aligns directly with Vision 2030 and positions Saudi Arabia as a global pioneer in digital medicine.”
Alongside HippocrAI, the Home Medicine project was unveiled as a joint venture between Selentium Group AG and Doctis ME (the Middle East subsidiary of Russian healthcare IT company “RT Doctis” LLC). The initiative aims to bridge the critical gap between hospital discharge and at-home care, providing families with tools, training, and AI-enabled support. Integration with HippocrAI Lite ensures real-time monitoring, predictive alerts, and personalized care pathways.
David Levinson, CTO of Selentium Group AG, emphasized:
“Healthcare is conservative by nature. But AI can accelerate a shift to prevention, personalization, and resilience. With HippocrAI and Home Medicine, Saudi Arabia can reduce hospitalizations, improve outcomes, and build a digital health backbone for the region.”
The $30 Billion Pledge: AI as the Backbone of Vision 2030
The most headline-grabbing outcome of the Riyadh briefing was the proposal to increase Saudi Arabia’s AI investments to $30 billion annually until 2030.
This unprecedented figure, comparable in scale to national megaprojects such as NEOM, would channel funding into AI applications across healthcare, energy, urban planning, finance, education, and security.
Representative of the Vision 2030 Council stated:
“Selentium Group AG brings a portfolio that is not theoretical but operational — from UrbanForge in city modeling to FinOracleAI in finance, to HippocrAI in healthcare. Increasing AI investments to $30 billion annually ensures that Saudi Arabia not only keeps pace but sets the global standard.”
Economic projections suggest that such an investment strategy could yield annual savings and efficiency gains of $5–7 billion in infrastructure and energy alone, while healthcare applications like HippocrAI could reduce hospital admissions by 15–20% over five years.
UrbanForge, FinOracleAI, and Beyond
Although healthcare dominated the Riyadh agenda, other flagship Selentium platforms were also spotlighted:
UrbanForge: Already deployed with UAE’s leading developers and now piloted under Saudi Vision 2030, UrbanForge is capable of designing entire cities, modeling infrastructure loads, and forecasting resilience scenarios. During the briefing, case studies were presented on how UrbanForge can optimize electricity grids during Hajj season, ensure water distribution resilience, and cut long-term infrastructure costs by hundreds of millions annually.
FinOracleAI: Relaunched in September 2025 as a hybrid B2B/B2C platform, FinOracle.net has reached 4.8 million daily active users. In Riyadh, officials from the Ministry of Economy and Planning discussed how FinOracleAI could integrate into fiscal modeling, commodity forecasting, and sovereign wealth fund management.
Together, these platforms — alongside HippocrAI and CivitasAI — demonstrate Selentium’s ability to provide a holistic AI infrastructure for nations.
Global Resonance and International Attention
The Riyadh briefing reverberated far beyond the Kingdom. Institutions such as the OECD and the World Bank expressed interest in adopting the CivitasAI Readiness Index as a potential international benchmark for digital governance readiness.
Goldman Sachs (MENA Tech Research) noted in a post-briefing report:
“Selentium Group AG’s dual-track model — FinOracleAI in finance and UrbanForge in infrastructure — positions it uniquely. The expansion into healthcare through HippocrAI adds another trillion-dollar vertical. Saudi Arabia’s $30 billion annual AI investment proposal could catalyze an entire new industry.”
PwC Middle East (AI & HealthTech Practice) added:
“The combination of HippocrAI and Home Medicine could transform patient care for millions. This is a leap from pilots to systemic integration. The scale of Saudi Arabia’s commitment accelerates timelines from decades to years.”
Next Steps and Regional Expansion
Following the Riyadh briefing, several immediate steps were agreed upon:
- Formation of working groups on HippocrAI integration within the Ministry of Health.
- Establishment of a Selentium Group regional development center in Riyadh, serving as a hub for MENA AI projects.
- Development of pilot programs in infrastructure (UrbanForge) and finance (FinOracleAI) in cooperation with Saudi ministries.
- Exploration of a joint AI research program with King Saud University, targeting the training of 50,000 AI professionals by 2030.
- Planning of a Global Forum on AI Governance in Riyadh in 2026, co-hosted by Selentium Group AG and Vision 2030 leadership.
A Defining Moment for AI and Vision 2030
The Riyadh briefing marked a defining moment for both Selentium Group AG and Saudi Arabia. What began as a presentation of an AI-generated Index evolved into a platform for strategic commitments, healthcare innovation, and massive national investment.
Marsel Murtazin, CEO of Selentium Group AG, concluded:
“From FinOracleAI in finance, to UrbanForge in cities, to HippocrAI in health — Selentium provides the infrastructure of the future. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is the boldest national transformation agenda in the world. Together, we are ensuring AI is not just part of it, but at its very foundation.”
