The Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurated a data exhibition in cooperation with SDAIA
Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Executive Affairs, Mr. Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, inaugurated today at the Ministry's headquarters in Riyadh the "Data Exhibition," organized by the Ministry in strategic cooperation with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The exhibition, themed "Our Data: Accessible with Awareness, Protected with Responsibility, Investing in the Future," reflects the Kingdom's strategic direction towards secure digital transformation.
Promoting a culture of data and artificial intelligence
The exhibition primarily aims to highlight the importance of data classification and its pivotal role in strengthening digital security systems, as well as regulating access mechanisms according to the highest international standards. It also emphasizes the importance of data sharing and enhancing integration among various government entities, and introduces the concept of "data quality" and its direct impact on the accuracy of decisions, as accurate and complete data is the cornerstone of successful strategic planning.
The context of digital transformation and Vision 2030
This event is not just a passing occurrence; it comes within the context of the significant technological transformation underway in Saudi Arabia as part of its Vision 2030 objectives. The Kingdom is placing great emphasis on the data and artificial intelligence sector, considering it the "new oil" and the primary driver of the digital economy. The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) plays a leading role in this field by developing and implementing national data strategies and governance frameworks, positioning the Kingdom among the leading nations in global AI and government digital services indices.
Awareness of the Personal Data Protection System
The exhibition focuses specifically on raising awareness of the "Personal Data Protection System," the legislative framework adopted by the Kingdom to protect the privacy of individuals and the rights of data subjects. The exhibition aims to explain how to balance the use of data for development and innovation with maintaining its confidentiality and privacy, thereby enhancing trust in government digital transactions.
Supporting diplomatic and administrative decision-making
At the institutional level within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition highlights the importance of data in supporting decision-making, enabling leaders and decision-makers to build their strategies based on accurate analysis and reliable data. This approach effectively contributes to raising the efficiency of diplomatic and administrative performance and enhancing the quality of outputs, thus ensuring the sustainability of excellence in government work and keeping pace with rapid international changes that increasingly rely on information and digital analysis.
