Saudi Arabia revealed its National Strategy for Data & AI (NSDAI) which aims to make the country a global leader in Artificial Intelligence by 2030.
Name in original language
National Data and AI Strategy
Initiative overview
The initiative has the following objectives:To launch AI and data-related initiatives & events organised or led by Saudi Arabia.To implement national a multi-tier data & AI workforce certification program & establish a data & AI focus in the educational system.To activate regulatory frameworks for data & AI activities & incentive schemes to attract data & AI companies & talents.To build targeted funds & investor support programs to attract & guide domestic/foreign investments in data & AI.To elevate data and AI institutions innovation, quality & commercialisation outcomes & establish test-beds in new cities.To build an integral infrastructure & establish data & AI platforms to accelerate the adoption of data & AI applications.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
Who has primary responsibility for implementing the national strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)
Mechanisms to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation or monitoring
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Public consultation(s) and other engagement.
