RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded a five-day international program held in Belgium and Germany.
The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital policy frameworks. It also included consultations with experts in both countries to exchange knowledge and expertise.
During the program, participants reviewed the Kingdom’s experience in building a national ecosystem for data and AI, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The program included meetings and specialized sessions in Brussels and Berlin with European and international entities, government and nonprofit organizations, and think tanks focused on digital policy and AI governance. (SPA)
They highlighted achievements in data governance, digital policy, and regulatory frameworks, as well as Saudi efforts to promote the responsible use of advanced technologies.
The program included meetings and specialized sessions in Brussels and Berlin with European and international entities, government and nonprofit organizations, and think tanks focused on digital policy and AI governance.
Discussions covered international cooperation in AI, regulatory frameworks, data governance and privacy, and cross-border challenges associated with emerging technologies.
HIGHLIGHT
The initiative aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Year of AI 2026, and supports efforts to transfer knowledge and expertise to the Kingdom
Participants also examined frameworks supporting responsible innovation and digital transformation.
The Saudi authority and World Bank teams reviewed advanced practices in digital policy development and the design of regulatory frameworks for data and AI.
They also discussed mechanisms to strengthen international cooperation and knowledge exchange to support a sustainable national ecosystem for data and AI.
The program is part of the Saudi authority’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation and build partnerships with leading global organizations and institutions.
It also seeks to benefit from international expertise and best practices to support the Kingdom’s goal of strengthening its global position in data and AI.
The initiative aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Year of AI 2026, and supports efforts to transfer knowledge and expertise to the Kingdom.
