The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to solidify its international standing in the technology and data sector. Represented by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) , the Kingdom participated in the preparation of the "Global AI Safety Report 2026" for the second consecutive year. This step underscores the Kingdom's leading role in shaping the future of emerging technologies and its ongoing efforts to promote responsible innovation and build a secure and sustainable global technology ecosystem.
Extending the "Bletchley Park" summit and unified global efforts
This report is one of the key strategic outcomes of the inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park, UK, in 2023, which established a new phase of international collaboration to address technological challenges. The upcoming 2026 edition of the report aims to provide a rigorous and comprehensive scientific assessment of the rapid advancements in AI systems, focusing on analyzing potential risks and proactively mitigating them.
The report's significance stems from its status as a global reference document for decision-makers. It is prepared by a select group of leading international scientists and experts, as well as technology governance specialists from prestigious universities and research centers. The drafting committee includes representatives from over 30 countries and major international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Union, thus lending the report international consensus and scientific credibility.
The Kingdom is participating in drafting the 2026 Global AI Safety Report, in line with #SDAIA's to achieve the goals of #SaudiVision2030 , which aims to transform the Kingdom into a global hub for data and artificial intelligence. pic.twitter.com/kCcirxKRzU — SDAIA (@SDAIA_SA) February 8, 2026
Artificial intelligence and the Kingdom's Vision 2030
SDAIA’s active participation in this international forum aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 , which places digital transformation and artificial intelligence at the heart of its economic and development priorities. Through these participations, the Kingdom seeks to achieve several strategic goals, including:
- Global leadership: Securing a permanent seat for the Kingdom at the global discussion tables that shape the policies of the future of technology.
- Responsible governance: Contributing to the development of regulatory frameworks that ensure artificial intelligence is used to serve humanity while minimizing its ethical and security risks.
- Knowledge localization: Transferring and localizing global expertise to serve national talent and enhance the capabilities of the Saudi digital economy.
The importance of the report and its main themes
The International AI Safety Report focuses on a number of key messages relevant to the entire international community. Among the most prominent is the need to keep pace with the rapid advancements in algorithm capabilities through flexible and effective legislative frameworks. The report also emphasizes the importance of investing in digital safety research and ensuring that intelligent systems remain under effective human supervision and control to avoid any scenarios that could lead to loss of control or biased decision-making.
In addition, the report calls for strengthening international coordination to develop unified standards that support safe use, taking into account the economic and social dimensions of both developing and developed countries, in order to bridge the digital divide and achieve a fair distribution of the gains of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
