Saudi Arabia Proposes Data Embassy Law to Strengthen AI Leadership

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L’Arabie Saoudite propose un projet de loi novateur visant à établir un écosystème d’ambassades de données pour renforcer son statut dHub mondial en IA. Cette législation vise à créer un cadre juridique complet permettant l’hébergement de données dans un État étranger tout en respectant les lois du pays d’origine. Le projet, émis par la Commission des communications, de l’espace et de la technologie, vise à attirer des investissements étrangers, fournir des solutions technologiques et établir des centres de données souverains.

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Saudi Arabia has issued a landmark draft law proposing a data embassy ecosystem aimed at enhancing its standing as a global AI hub. The law aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for data embassies, allowing for the hosting of data in a foreign state while complying with the laws of the homeland. Issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) on April 14, 2025, the draft is open for consultation until May 14, 2025. It outlines key objectives such as attracting foreign investment, providing technology solutions, and creating sovereign data centers while establishing tailored categories for AI hubs, namely Private, Extended, and Virtual Hubs. Each category will cater to different operational requirements, adhering to relevant laws and fostering international cooperation in data governance.

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