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Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority has published the Kingdom's first national framework for managing artificial intelligence risks, establishing a comprehensive governance approach that combines Islamic values with international best practices. The framework provides government and private organisations with a structured methodology for identifying, assessing, treating and monitoring AI risks across all sectors, while supporting the country's Vision 2030 and National Data and AI Strategy.

Saudi Arabia is becoming a major hub for technology, AI and advanced industries as businesses expand into the Kingdom to access large-scale government and private-sector demand. Strong investment in digital infrastructure, clearer licensing routes and growing demand for localisation are accelerating growth across tech, fintech, industrial and healthcare sectors

Ankura's insights page showcases the firm's latest thinking across business continuity, fraud prevention, cybersecurity threats, and operational transformation. From building resilience against disruption to navigating complex forensic investigations and emerging AI-driven risks, these articles reveal how organizations can strengthen their strategic positioning in an increasingly volatile environment.

In an increasingly complex operating environment, disruption is no longer a remote risk but rather a sustained and predictable condition for organizations.

Saudi Arabia continues to attract attention from global fintech and digital asset operators assessing cross-border expansion models.

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The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority ("NCA") has issued the Non-CNI Private Sector Entities Cybersecurity Controls (the "Controls")...

AI risk & Liability in Saudi Arabia Legal Strategies for Procurement and Governance

Artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres have moved from niche technology topics to central elements of national energy and infrastructure planning.

In the digital age, blackmail no longer happens in dark alleys or private meetings — it happens through DMs, fake profiles, and anonymous emails.

The UAE has introduced a significant overhaul of its capital markets framework through the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2025 on the Capital Market Authority...

Decision: Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Awqaf – Decision No. (114) of 2025 On Regulating the Procedures of the Remote Litigation Service...

On 1 November 2025, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology issued Ministerial Decree No. 816 of 2025 (the "Executive Regulations")...

Technology is reshaping how property is bought, sold and managed across the Middle East and North Africa, with the Gulf states in particular accelerating reforms that make real estate transactions more transparent, faster...

International arbitration is encountering a significant period of reform as leading institutions update their procedural frameworks to address the increasing complexity...

On the evening of 28 September 2025 (following the 30-day window triggered on 28 August 2025), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)...

2025 was a transformational year in the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") and Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") regions for digitalisation on the dispute resolution front.

As the region's digital economy continues to expand, 2026 is set to be a year of implementation and active supervision.

The Egyptian Labor Minister recently issued a bundle of decrees covering several topics covering employee monetary claims, competency of authorities, training and skills governance...

The Consumer Protection Authority has issued the Supplier's Guideline as both a regulatory and advisory instrument. The Guideline is intended to reinforce the principle of shared responsibility...