SDAIA

SDAIA has introduced new regulatory frameworks and 10 key documents to govern data protection and artificial intelligence ethics in Saudi Arabia.

SDAIA and the World Bank are hosting 25 specialized sessions in Belgium and Germany to discuss international AI governance and regulatory frameworks.

SDAIA and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah conducted a workshop for over 200 companies to improve data governance and compliance.

SDAIA has upgraded its technical infrastructure at all Saudi border ports to support the departure of pilgrims after the Hajj season.

The Sawaher platform utilized over 5,000 cameras and 16 AI algorithms to monitor pilgrim movements and manage crowds during the 1447 AH Hajj season.

SDAIA has introduced a structured five-phase framework to improve data quality across Saudi organizations, supporting digital transformation and AI readiness.

SDAIA has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Taif International Airport to facilitate pilgrim entry procedures for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

SDAIA advances the Makkah Route Initiative at Istanbul Airport with an integrated digital system that processes pilgrim procedures including data verification, biometric collection, and electronic Hajj permits before departure.

Saudi Arabia’s AI authority presented its governance model at a UN commission in Geneva, outlining the Kingdom’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence and building reliable systems.

Saudi Arabia will host the fourth Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Riyadh from September 14-17, 2026, co-hosted by SDAIA, UNESCO, and ICAIRE. The event reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership in responsible AI development.

Saudi Arabia AI ranking shows the Kingdom achieved top global rankings in AI security, privacy, and women’s empowerment, with over 80% of employees using AI regularly compared to the global average of 58%.

SDAIA and the Digital Government Authority organized the Saudi Day of Digital Transformation and AI at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, presenting the Kingdom’s global rankings and national platform achievements.

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has joined the Global Privacy Assembly, gaining a seat at the table in international personal data protection discussions. The move coincides with the Kingdom’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.

SDAIA has issued a specialized guide on Vibe Coding, offering a systematic framework for integrating generative AI tools into software development across Saudi government and private sector organizations.

SDAIA and the World Bank opened a five-day AI governance workshop in Washington on April 6, bringing together global experts to develop international cooperation frameworks.

SDAIA issued comprehensive guidelines on March 26, 2026, to coordinate national efforts for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, following Cabinet approval on March 10.

The Saudi Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing the Kingdom’s push to become a global hub for data and AI technologies under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, as SDAIA accelerates AI adoption across government entities to improve service delivery and institutional performance.

The Board of Grievances has launched an AI systems principles document to govern artificial intelligence use across its courts, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence designation for 2026.

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence as the Kingdom ranked 14th globally in the 2025 AI Index and AI companies secured $9.1 billion in funding.

SDAIA Academy has launched the Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp in Riyadh, running from March 29 to May 21, 2026, targeting technical professionals with registration closing March 12.

Saudi Arabia joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit. The Kingdom became the first Arab nation in the 46-member coalition.