Saudi Arabia: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority opened consultation on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy including business registration requirement

On 3 April 2026, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) opened a consultation on the draft Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy until 3 May 2026. The draft Policy applies to all government bodies, the private sector, the non-profit sector, and individuals who develop, use, or publish applications or solutions based on AI technologies in Saudi Arabia. The draft Policy would require private sector entities that develop, operate, or deploy AI services and products to submit a registration application with the Authority. Registered entities would receive a certificate documenting their registration, renewed annually. Mandatory compliance would begin in the first phase with large companies and entities operating in high-risk sectors.