How SDAIA Delivered SR50 Billion in Value by Transforming Saudi Arabia with Data and AI

By: GoBeyond Team
July 3, 2025
3 min read
AI case study for SDAIA – SR50 billion value from national data and AI transformation

Quick Overview

SDAIA, with Accenture, accelerated Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation by establishing national data and AI regulations, building a national data bank, and deploying AI solutions across government, delivering SR50 billion in value and training over 45,000 professionals.

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
Company Size
~1,000–5,000 employees
Revenue Range
Government entity (budgeted, not revenue-driven)
Primary Challenge
Lack of unified data and AI strategy, fragmented digital infrastructure, and need for national digital transformation
Key Metrics
\- SR50 billion in value delivered via Estishraf platform\- 45,000 professionals trained in data and AI\- 200+ government systems connected to National Data Bank\- 85+ government entities benefited\- National AI and data regulations established

The Problem

Saudi Arabia needed to diversify its economy and modernize government services, but lacked cohesive data and AI strategy, infrastructure, and skilled workforce.

The Solution

SDAIA, with Accenture, developed national data and AI strategies, established the National Data Management Office, created the National Data Bank, launched the Estishraf analytics platform, and rolled out talent-building initiatives.

Results

\- SR50B in value delivered through analytics and data sharing\- 45,000+ professionals trained; 25,000 women to be trained in five years\- National Data Bank connected to 200+ government systems\- 85+ government entities using Estishraf\- Strong regulatory and ethical framework for AI

“SDAIA’s remarkable progress sets a great example for governments around the world.”

H.E. Dr. Abdullah AlGhamdi, President of SDAIA

Details

Industry
Technology & SaaS
Departments
Data & Analytics
Use Cases
Data Analysis
Tags
Machine Learning
Predictive Modeling
Team Efficiency
Scalability
Enterprise-Ready
AI Tools Used
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Sources
https://www.accenture.com/pl-en/case-studies/artificial-intelligence/reimagining-saudi-arabia-economyhttps://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/637565/SAUDI-ARABIA/SDAIA-sets-global-example-for-data-and-AI-driven-transformation-Accenture-study

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