SDAIA

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and workforce upskilling under Vision 2030.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has received the AI Ethics Label from SDAIA for its Nusuk AI digital assistant, recognizing its commitment to responsible technology.

SDAIA is launching a three-day intensive training program on August 10 to train Saudi creative professionals in generative AI technologies.

SDAIA has opened registration for its AI Professional Badges program, offering specialized tracks for AI engineers and data scientists in Saudi Arabia.

The SDAIA Academy is launching 18 specialized training bootcamps this August to develop national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and Vision 2030 goals, according to a new report by Coursera.

The Saudi AI Principles in Media project has secured a certificate of recognition at the WSIS Prizes 2026 in Geneva for promoting responsible technology use.

SDAIA and the ITU have opened registration for a global hackathon targeting university students to develop AI solutions in education, health, agriculture, and finance.

Lahint has completed its unified digital execution infrastructure, launching 10 automated social insurance services for businesses in Saudi Arabia.

SDAIA has showcased the role of artificial intelligence in enabling smart cities, emphasizing its contribution to digital infrastructure.

The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched a new guidebook in Geneva to help global policymakers establish safe and trustworthy AI governance frameworks.

SDAIA has introduced new audit licensing rules requiring local data storage and strict inspector neutrality to protect personal data in Saudi Arabia.

SDAIA has invited public feedback on three draft guidelines for licensing personal data protection activities and issuing accreditation certificates via the Istitlaa platform.

SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi met with global leaders in Geneva to discuss international AI governance, ethical frameworks, and upcoming initiatives in Riyadh.

SDAIA Academy has launched eight summer training programs and bootcamps for July 2026, targeting both professionals and beginners in AI fields.

SDAIA has supported the AI Sandbox initiative in digital learning to advance responsible educational technology in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, driven by SDAIA’s national initiatives and AI adoption frameworks.

Saudi Arabia leads global growth in AI skills training, with 99% of employers adopting skills-based hiring according to Coursera.

SDAIA has announced a new initiative to train 20,000 graduates in artificial intelligence by 2027, offering specialized tracks in partnership with local universities.

SDAIA training programs have successfully reached over 1.5 million citizens in Saudi Arabia, boosting national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.

SDAIA and the World Bank have concluded a bilateral international program in Belgium and Germany to study global data governance and digital policy frameworks.

Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on AI, becoming the first Arab nation to gain membership in the international initiative.