Saudi Arabia: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority opened consultation on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy including non-discrimination 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 all developers, operators, and users of AI systems to ensure that systems operate without bias, discrimination, or stereotyping based on personal, social, or cultural characteristics. AI systems would be required to produce objective and balanced decisions based on complete and unbiased data. Entities would be required to evaluate system integrity periodically to verify compliance with this requirement.