As the founder and President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority, H.E. Prof. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi sits at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s national AI agenda. SDAIA is the Kingdom’s primary authority for data and artificial intelligence, responsible for driving the country’s AI strategy and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in the field.
With over 30 years of experience in information technology, Alghamdi has led some of the Kingdom’s most consequential digital initiatives. Beyond founding SDAIA, he established the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and previously served as Director of the National Information Center. He has held senior roles across multiple government entities, including the Royal Court and the Ministry of Education.
