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AI governance frameworks in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia governs AI through its Personal Data Protection Law, which requires explicit consent and impact assessments for automated decisions, and national AI guidance from SDAIA, including its AI Ethics Principles.

Law

LawSaudi PDPLSaudi Personal Data Protection Law and automated decisionsHow Saudi Arabia's PDPL and its Implementing Regulation apply to AI. Explicit consent for automated decisions, notice, impact assessments and the 2026 draft.In force since 14 September 2023 and fully enforceable since September 2024. Draft amendments to the Implementing Regulation under consultation until 5 November 2026.

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceSDAIA AI Ethics PrinciplesSaudi Arabia's AI Ethics Principles from SDAIA. The seven principles, the four risk levels, the roles each entity designates and how to put them into practice.Published by SDAIA. Current edition dated May 2025. Registration is optional.
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for Saudi Arabia?

This page lists 2 instruments for Saudi Arabia: Saudi PDPL and SDAIA AI Ethics Principles. Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for Saudi Arabia?

The frameworks listed for Saudi Arabia are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

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