Artificial Intelligence

AI laws, policies and guidelines (SDAIA, CST, NCA). The only law is CST's draft Global AI Hub Law. Personal data in AI systems is governed by the PDPL and its Implementing Regulation (IR), which the October 2026 draft would tighten for automated decisions and emerging technologies.

14 instruments in this framework.

Primary law: niẓām (Royal Decree M/…)

Global AI Hub Law (Draft) · Draft law. Istitlaa consultation 14 April to 14 May 2025 (closed). Not enacted as at 20 Oc

Cabinet instruments: CoM Resolution

ICAIRE Basic Statute · CoM Decision No. 200 (21/02/1448H); Royal Decree M/77 (27/02/1448H); Umm Al-Qura 14 August

Implementing & executive regulation

Responsible AI Policy (draft) (Draft) · Draft policy. Consultation 3 April to 3 May 2026 (closed); no final text as at 20 October

Rules, controls & standards

AI Adoption Framework · v2, May 2025 (SDAIA-P121); first issued September 2024.
National AI Risk Management Framework · Issued 14 July 2026. Guidance.
National Occupational Standard Framework for Data & AI · 2025 pilot edition.
Data and AI Capability Frameworks (2026) · Launched 17 September 2026, with the first cycle of the National AI Index.
Saudi Academic Framework for AI Qualifications · SDAIA-P118, v1, May 2025.

Guidelines & circulars

AI Ethics Principles · Reissued May 2025 (SDAIA-P114E); v2.0 September 2023.
Generative AI Guidelines for Government · Reissued May 2025 (SDAIA-P116E); first issued January 2024.
Deepfakes Guidelines · Final v2, May 2025 (SDAIA-P119); draft consulted September to October 2024.
Generative AI Guidelines: Public · Reissued May 2025 (SDAIA-P115E); first issued January 2024.
AI Principles in Media · Reported as issued 17 May 2026. Binding status not stated.
Year of AI 2026 Guidelines · Issued 26 March 2026. Non-binding.

Related instruments

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