Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
SDAIA Joins Global Privacy Assembly, Expanding Saudi Arabia’s Role in International Data Protection
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 Issues Guidelines for Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
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.
Saudi AI Adoption in Government Accelerates as Cabinet Designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
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.
Saudi Water Authority Launches AI Development Program to Train 10,000 Water Sector Professionals by 2030
The Saudi Water Authority launched an AI development program targeting 1,500 trainees in 2026 and 10,000 by 2030, as part of the Year of Artificial Intelligence initiative.