Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority
الترتيبات التنظيمية للهيئة السعودية للبيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي
These organizational arrangements establish the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) as an independent legal entity reporting directly to the Prime Minister. The text defines SDAIA's mandate to govern data and artificial intelligence, promote related research and innovation, and oversee the National Information Center, the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, and the National Data Management Office. It also outlines the governance structure, including the board of directors, financial resources, budgeting, and auditing processes.
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Who it governs
This document is for government officials, public sector bodies, and researchers seeking to understand the mandate and institutional framework of Saudi Arabia's data and AI regulator.
What the document contains
This document covers the establishment, organizational structure, objectives, powers, financial resources, and governance mechanisms of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and its affiliated bodies.
The document does not provide detailed technical standards, ethical guidelines for AI deployment, or specific compliance obligations for private companies beyond broad regulatory oversight.
- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is established as an independent legal entity reporting to the Prime Minister.
- SDAIA acts as the national reference and competent authority for data, big data, and artificial intelligence in Saudi Arabia.
- The authority is composed of three main bodies: the National Information Center, the National Data Management Office, and the National Center for Artificial Intelligence.
- The board of directors serves as the governing body responsible for setting policies, strategies, and regulations related to data and AI.
أولاً: التعريفات ثانياً: الشخصية الاعتبارية والاستقلال ثالثاً: أهداف الهيئة رابعاً: اختصاصات وصلاحيات الهيئة خامساً: مجلس الإدارة سادساً: اختصاصات مجلس الإدارة سابعاً: اجتماعات المجلس ثامناً: رئيس الهيئة تاسعاً: مركز المعلومات الوطني عاشراً: مكتب إدارة البيانات الوطنية حادي عشر: المركز الوطني للذكاء الاصطناعي ثاني عشر: الموارد المالية ثالث عشر: الميزانية والسنة المالية رابع عشر: الحسابات والمراجعة خامس عشر: منسوبو الهيئة سادس عشر: النشر والعمل بالترتيبات
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
مكتب إدارة البيانات الوطنية
أولاً
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Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
رفع مستوى الوعي بالسياسات وأحكام الأنظمة واللوائح والقرارات ذات الصلة في شأن البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي
رابعاً
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
تنظيم قطاعات البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي من خلال وضع سياسات ومعايير وضوابط خاصة بها وكيفية التعامل معها، وتعميمها على الجهات ذات العلاقة الحكومية وغير الحكومية، ومتابعة الالتزام بها
رابعاً
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
screening score · 2026-10-23