Digitalization Saudi Arabia - Family Life 2036

Digitalization Saudi Arabia is set to fundamentally reshape how families interact and spend time together, according to a groundbreaking survey by Kaspersky. An overwhelming 93% of people in Saudi Arabia believe that digital transformation will redefine shared family activities over the next decade, marking a significant shift in how technology integrates into daily life.

The global survey, conducted by Kaspersky’s market research center in November 2025, polled 3,000 respondents across 15 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The findings reveal that from everyday routines to major milestones, technology is expected to play an increasingly central role in how families connect and celebrate together.

AI-Powered Bedtime Stories and Digital Pets

More than half of Saudi respondents (51%) expect AI-powered bedtime stories to become a normal part of daily life. This represents a significant shift in traditional parenting practices, as artificial intelligence becomes integrated into intimate family moments.

Perhaps most surprisingly, 27% of Saudi families anticipate that children may choose digital pets over real ones. This trend suggests that the concept of companionship is evolving, with virtual alternatives potentially replacing traditional pets in some households.

Virtual Celebrations and Reality-Bending Vacations

The impact of digitalization Saudi Arabia extends well beyond the home. Some 63% of respondents predict that family celebrations will migrate to video calls as the norm rather than the exception. Meanwhile, 44% can imagine family vacations taking place entirely in virtual reality, eliminating the need for physical travel.

Nearly half (48%) also foresee home robots evolving from household tools into fully-fledged members of the family, suggesting a future where artificial companions play meaningful roles in domestic life.

Security Concerns and Protective Measures

While acknowledging AI’s potential to enrich family life, Kaspersky has urged vigilance in response to its findings. The company advises parents to choose services with strong privacy policies that avoid unnecessary storage or misuse of children’s data and voice interactions.

Kaspersky recommends enhancing control through digital parenting assistants such as Kaspersky Safe Kids to manage content access and balance screen time. Parents should immediately change default passwords, regularly update device firmware, and segment their home networks for added security.

For comprehensive protection, Kaspersky Premium with Smart Home Monitor provides 24/7 scanning of home Wi-Fi networks, displaying a full list of connected devices and issuing alerts whenever a new or unknown device connects.

Expert Perspective on Digital Family Evolution

“The accelerating pace of technology is not fragmenting the family but redefining its shared spaces. The future, as seen by the global majority, is one where digital and physical experiences blend to create new forms of togetherness, from a grandparent joining a birthday party via hologram to a child caring for a digital pet with a sibling across the globe.”
Seifallah Jedidi, Head of Consumer Channel for META at Kaspersky

Jedidi emphasized that the challenge and opportunity lie in building secure digital environments with intention, ensuring they are safe, respectful, and ultimately tools that bring families closer together rather than driving them apart.