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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia's first enterprise Data Management Platform
Governata facilitates optimal data governance and decision-making with secure and cutting-edge AI-driven data management solutions in compliance with SDAIA NDMO; The platform is the first and only Arabic-interface solution of its kind and supports Vision 2030's digital transformation goals. Riyadh, KSA: Governata, Saudi Arabia's first enterprise Data Management Platform, has officially launched to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions in data governance and decision-making for both the public and private sectors. It unveiled its first product as a pioneering Saudi-made data governance enterprise software specifically designed in the Arabic language for local organisations to comply with national data regulations while leveraging data as a strategic asset with the power of machine learning and Generative AI. Plans to implement the overall AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are also underway. Governata is currently the first and only Saudi-made Arabic solution that allows local entities to comply with the government's data regulations, as it is built to align with the requirements of the National Data Management Office (NDMO), National Data Index (NDI) and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) by The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). It also enables firms to monitor compliance as well as protect and classify data, thereby seamlessly streamlining the construction of a solid data foundation within the complex data governance landscape and preparing organisations for appropriate Generative AI adoption. Supporting Saudi Arabia's Digital Future Governata's launch comes at a pivotal time as Vision 2030 accelerates the evolution of the country's digital economy. More than a technology solution, it supports a national effort to build a data-driven future. By being globally compatible and locally relevant, the overall platform equips entities to transform consistent compliance into a competitive advantage, facilitating improved operational efficiency by automating data governance processes, enhancing data quality and offering full control. Moreover, its pure tech-play model also enables universal usage and rapid scalability. The platform is led by three dynamic professionals with complementary skill sets. Djamel Mohand is a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience across investment advisory and a track record of scaling multiple technology startups in the region, including Foodics - a leading MENA food tech company. Jehad Senan is a data analytics and governance field veteran whose 20 years of experience span leadership across global advisory firms with practical insights. Finally, Khalid Almudayfir is an accomplished data scientist who has worked with the public and private sectors and led innovative and robust national data governance and AI frameworks for over 12 years. Together, they aim to deliver a transformative solution through Governata that will enhance Saudi Arabia's digital trust and security while paving the way for optimised AI-driven enterprise decision-making. 'Data is the foundation of the present and future digital economy, and our goal is to help Saudi and global organisations manage it more efficiently and responsibly so they can take more accurate, swift and relevant decisions', said Djamel Mohand, Co-Founder of Governata. Bringing Innovation to Data Governance Governata has redefined data governance with AI to automate data discovery, quality and personal data for faster implementation. Key features of its first data governance software include: Intuitive Arabic-Friendly Interface: Designed for seamless user experience and full compatibility with NDMO terminology and guidelines. Automated Compliance Tracking: Monitors and reports data maturity levels and compliance with NDMO standards. Personal Data Protection: Automatically identifies and safeguards personal data in accordance with Saudi PDPL regulations. Data Catalogue and Classification: Centralizes data assets, making it easier for institutions to classify and track them. Data Quality and Data Lineage – Optimizes data to be fit for its intended use and tracks data flow as well as its transformation across its lifecycle. Users and access management: - A powerful yet easy to use module to manage all organization data assets and access management either by action, department or even data classification. Additionally, the platform's data governance solution provides stable fundamentals that empower both public and private enterprises to transition confidently into an AI-driven future. "Governata serves as the gateway for organizations to unlock the full potential of Generative AI. Our unique strengths lie in being able to connect to a firm's data sources, interpret technical metadata, enrich it with business metadata, and classify it completely in line with NDMO standards – all while ensuring a rigorous quality control process and understanding personal data seamlessly,' commented Jehad Senan, Co-Founder of Governata As a cloud-ready platform that can be hosted fully on-premises or run as a pure SaaS (Software as a Service), Governata offers a comprehensive suite of automated software designed to upgrade decision-making with data-centric analysis. The platform is also currently working with the region's leading advisory firms and local and international system integrators in implementing its solutions. Further to its unique software products, Governata offers consulting services for data governance and management tailored to meet the requirements of the NDMO, and continued training for its success. In line with Vision 2030, this will introduce much-needed convenience to digitise national data offices and empower staff to focus on higher-level tasks. The platform also has global aspirations and will release new products on top of its foundational data governance software, including a unified AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the MENA region. About Governata Launched in 2025, Governata is Saudi Arabia's first enterprise data-management platform that provides Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions in data governance and decision-making for both the public and private sectors. It is the first and only Saudi-made Arabic solution that allows local entities to comply with the government's data regulations, as it is built to align with the requirements of the National Data Management Office (NDMO), National Data Index (NDI) and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) by The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). It also enables firms to monitor compliance as well as protect and classify data, thereby seamlessly streamlining the construction of a solid data foundation within the complex data governance landscape and preparing organisations for appropriate Generative AI adoption. The platform also has global aspirations and has plans to release new products on top of its foundational data governance software, including a unified AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the MENA region.
Arab News
15-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Shareek sign deal to accelerate AI, cloud innovation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's private sector is set to gain a boost in AI-driven innovation and data capabilities through a new agreement aimed at accelerating digital transformation across key industries. The new deal, signed between the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority and the Private Sector Partnership Reinforcement Program, known as Shareek, aims to conduct comprehensive market studies and coordinate with relevant authorities, according to an official statement. The memorandum of understanding also includes a mandate to develop AI-aligned business models and provide technical consultation services to private sector entities participating in the Shareek program. This comes as the Gulf's largest economy positions itself as a global AI hub under its Vision 2030 strategy, which targets $135.2 billion in economic value from the technology by the end of the decade. The same roadmap aims to raise the private sector's contribution to gross domestic product to 65 percent by 2030, signaling a shift toward tech-led diversification away from oil dependency. In a post on X, SDAIA stated that the MoU also seeks to 'develop investment opportunities in cooperation with relevant authorities' and to 'develop business models for both parties, in accordance with established procedures.' It added that the agreement will also focus on 'identifying and prioritizing investment opportunities and providing specialized technical consultations,' as well as 'sharing investment opportunities with the sector and relevant authorities to join the Private Sector Partnership Reinforcement Program – Shareek.' Launched in 2021, Shareek is a flagship public-private partnership program aiming to unlock SR5 trillion ($1.33 trillion) in investments by 2030. It supports large Saudi companies in accelerating growth and driving economic development. Its collaboration with SDAIA highlights its role in advancing large-scale digital transformation. The development comes as the Kingdom expands its global tech alliances, with SDAIA signing an MoU with Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh in May to strengthen the AI ecosystem. The agreement aims to develop specialized AI data centers powered by AMD technologies, supporting the Kingdom's efforts to build a robust digital infrastructure. These developments come as Saudi Arabia's global AI standing continues to rise, with the Kingdom ranking third worldwide in the OECD AI Policy Observatory in December, behind only the US and the UK.
Leaders
12-07-2025
- Business
- Leaders
SDAIA Receives Certificates for Nominated Projects at WSIS Summit
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has received certificates for its nominated projects recognized among the best entries at the 2025 WSIS Prizes, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Organized by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes witnessed the participation of over 194 countries, mirroring the significance of global competition. SDAIA's nominated projects stand out as technological initiatives that crystalized both innovation and creativity. After the ITU's expert evaluation, the Saudi projects were selected out of 973 submissions from various countries. Crucially, SDAIA noted that the nominated projects have covered various fields as follows: The government cloud-computing platform 'Deem,' which offers integrated and flexible cloud services for government entities. 'Nafath' app for biometric identity verification 'My Resume' service within the 'Tawakkalna' app that enables users to display their certified academic qualifications 'Tahseen' an AI-powered project that can restore and boost historical media 'Allam' and 'SauTech' projects which support and process Arabic through large language models and speech recognition technologies Prestigious Recognition Apart from this, the WSIS recognized the IAIO as an unparalleled project in Category 7 (E-Science). This recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to boost innovation and elevate national and international capacities of the artificial intelligence. In collaboration with the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), AI Olympiad featured participants from more than 25 countries around the world. By hosting such a prestigious exhibition, SDAIA offers an international platform for AI competitions and an umbrella that brings together brilliant minds and spreads the concept of the Smart Olympiad among current generations. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Showcases Digital Leadership at WSIS 2025 'Madrasati' Platform Wins Top Honor at WSIS Forum 2025 Saudi Arabia Wins Awards at WSIS +20 Forum Short link : Post Views: 13 Related Stories
Gulf Insider
12-07-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia To Introduce AI Curriculum Across All Public Schools Starting 2025
Saudi Arabia will roll out a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum across all levels of public education beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year. The initiative, led by the National Curriculum Center in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), represents a major step in embedding AI literacy into the Kingdom's educational framework. The curriculum, which aligns with the goals of the Human Capability Development Program under Vision 2030, is designed to empower students from early education through higher learning with essential digital competencies and AI fluency. It aims to nurture a generation capable of driving innovation and positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in emerging technologies. Students will be introduced to age-appropriate AI concepts through interactive and practical learning modules, ensuring continuity and progression throughout the educational journey, from primary school to vocational and university tracks, and into lifelong learning. AI learning outcomes will be formally incorporated into the national student performance assessment system. The new curriculum will instil core technical skills while fostering critical thinking and ethical understanding of AI. The announcement follows the successful pilot of an 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' course for third-year secondary students in the general track, unveiled earlier this year at the Human Capability Initiative conference. Developed collaboratively by SDAIA, the National Curriculum Centre, and the Ministry of Education, the pilot laid the groundwork for national implementation.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Huawei's AI Chip Play: Is This the Start of a Global Power Shift?
Huawei is taking early steps to push its AI chips overseas and Washington is watching. The Chinese tech giant is quietly offering small volumes of its older-generation Ascend 910B chips to potential customers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Thailand, and Malaysia, in what looks like a soft entry into markets long dominated by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and AMD. While deals haven't closed, conversations are underway with Saudi's SDAIA reportedly in advanced talks. Huawei is also offering cloud-based access to its more powerful 910C chips, though those aren't available for export due to limited supply. The move signals a possible strategy to seed interest while ramping up domestic manufacturing. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. But Huawei's ability to deliver at scale remains a big question mark. A senior Trump official recently estimated Huawei can only produce about 200,000 AI chips this year, nearly all of which are earmarked for Chinese buyers. That figure doesn't include the 2.9 million 910B dies Huawei previously sourced from TSMC, which could eventually support broader export ambitions. Still, early efforts in Malaysia and Thailand remain murky. Although Malaysia once touted a 3,000-chip rollout by 2026, both Huawei and local officials have since downplayed the plan. And in the UAE, early outreach to institutions like the Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI hasn't generated much interest. Meanwhile, the US response is caught in its own holding pattern. Two months after President Trump promised to overhaul Biden-era chip export rules, no final policy has emerged. A draft rule could tighten controls on AI chip sales to Malaysia and Thailand, but internal debates are delaying action. Some officials argue the US should move faster fearing Huawei might lock in relationships before Washington gives the green light to Nvidia and AMD deals. Others believe the US still holds the upper hand, pointing to Huawei's small volumes and older chips as signs the West can afford to wait. Either way, investors tracking the AI race across emerging markets may want to keep a close eye on what comes next because both the technology and the geopolitics are moving fast. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
