Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) is the primary governmental body that oversees the implementation and regulation of the country’s data and artificial intelligence agenda. As a financial and administrative entity that acts independently and reports directly to the Prime Minister of the country, SDAIA is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and considers data to be an essential economic resource. The organization serves the purpose of implementing the technological revolution of the Kingdom within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030 through the functioning of three specific branches – NDMO, NCAI, and NIC.

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority is responsible for the management of data within the country, innovation and advancement in the field of AI, and the digital public infrastructure of Saudi Arabia. This entity ensures that personal data are maintained through its regulatory body, creates national policies concerning data, and is constantly working on advanced AI applications for sectors such as healthcare, energy, and smart cities. Moreover, SDAIA owns the national cloud service of Saudi Arabia, unifies its databases, and develops consumer applications like Tawakkalna and Nafath.