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SDAIA Chief: Saudi Arabia positions AI as engine of progress, human development
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Saudi Arabia is advancing AI as a national priority by establishing comprehensive governance, ethical principles, and capability-building initiatives, underscored by hosting the UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in 2026 and institutionalizing its AI strategy through SDAIA and ICAIRE.
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Saudi Arabia has built a full AI governance framework that invites regulatory alignment and partnership opportunities. Founders in AI and data sectors must engage with Saudi institutions quickly to access a market opening underpinned by formal ethics and privacy laws.
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