Government AI body · Saudi Arabia
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and SDAIA Academy
Saudi Arabia's national data and AI authority. Its SDAIA Academy runs free AI and data bootcamps with accredited certificates for ages 18 to 60.
Overview
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) leads Saudi Arabia's national data and artificial intelligence agenda under Vision 2030.
Its training arm, SDAIA Academy, launched in 2021 to build national capability in data and AI. Registration is free for people aged 18 to 60, and graduates receive accredited certificates. Recent summer bootcamps covered generative AI, AI agent engineering, data engineering for AI, computer vision, prompt engineering and responsible AI. SDAIA has also run a professional generative AI programme with NVIDIA.
What it offers
- National Capacity Building Program for data science specialists
- Data and AI Awareness Program
- Free data and AI bootcamps with accredited certificates
- Cooperative (on-the-job) training for university students
- Training for organisations using SDAIA products
Who it's for
- Saudi citizens aged 18–60
- University students
- Public and private sector organisations
How to join
Register for SDAIA Academy programmes and bootcamps through the SDAIA website when intakes open.
Sources
Last checked 29 September 2026. This is an independent summary from public sources; Qatar AI Institute is not affiliated with SDAIA. Programmes change often, so confirm details with the institute. Spotted an error? Let us know.