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Saudi Data and AI Authority


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   09 Jul 2025
Updated by:   National contact point
Updated on:   09 Jul 2025

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) was established in 2019 as the owner of Saudi Arabia's national and artificial intelligence agenda, mandated with unlocking the value of data and AI to elevate Saudi Arabia as a pioneering nation among the elite league of data-driven economies. Addressing data, innovation and capability-building, SDAIA serves to foster the digital ecosystem while also supporting the suite of values-based G20 AI Principles.

Name in original language

Saudi Data and AI Authority

Initiative overview

SDAIA operates through three arms: the National Data Management Office (NDMO), which is the main data regulator and enabler of national data and AI policies and best practices; the National Information Center (NIC) which is the main operator of government data infrastructure, advanced analytics and AI-powered insight platforms, and G-cloud services; and the National Center for AI (NCAI) which drives implementation of the national AI strategy, AI innovation and capability-building.The initiative has the following objectives:The key role of SDAIA is to help unlock the value of AI for the nation and for the good of humanity in general. By building key AI pillars, including data usage and sharing regulations and AI ethics, data operations and AI-powered insights generation, and AI innovation and capability building, in a holistic manner, SDAIA helps achieve consistency, transparency and fairness across sectors.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

National Data Management Office (NDMO)|National Information Center (NIC)|National Center for AI (NCAI)

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • National Data Management Office (NDMO)|National Information Center (NIC)|National Center for AI (NCAI)

Category:

  • National – AI governance bodies or mechanisms

Initiative type:

  • Coordination bodies, offices or processes

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2019