The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has officially launched the second edition of its ‘Regulatory Sandbox Program 2025’, aimed at accelerating innovation in the digital ecosystem.
Alrebdi Alrebdi, Director of the National Data Management Office at SDAIA, affirmed that this year’s edition specifically targets providers and developers of digital services and products built on innovative solutions that adopt privacy-enhancing technologies.
Alrebdi noted that the Regulatory Sandbox Program offers a secure regulatory environment that supports the protection of personal data as a competitive advantage in services and products designed for consumers in the local market.
He made these remarks during a speech delivered at a ceremony at the National Center for AI (NCAI) at SDAIA headquarters. The event was attended by more than 150 participants, including digital service and product providers, developers, experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in the field.
Alrebdi invited micro, small, and medium enterprises, as well as entrepreneurs in the Kingdom, to register for the Regulatory Sandbox Program to help shape a future where privacy and innovation go hand in hand.
He also emphasized the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global model in adopting privacy-by-design technologies, in line with SDAIA’s pivotal role in data governance, fostering innovation, and advancing digital transformation.
SDAIA Regulatory Sandbox Program
It aims to empower startups in the personal data protection field by allowing them to test and develop their technological solutions in a controlled environment. The program adheres to the highest local and global standards and best practices in privacy.
Regulatory Sandbox Program provides companies with the flexibility to develop their innovative technologies and solutions within a flexible regulatory framework for a specified period. This program promotes responsible innovation in personal data protection while ensuring that the rights and interests of individuals in the Kingdom are safeguarded by the Personal Data Protection Law.
