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Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority

1 model across 1 family · Latest: ALLaM 13B (2023-09)

Pioneering Ethical AI for National Vision

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Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority's portfolio covers 1 active model across 1 current family, spanning general LLM work. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.

Covers 0 workload areas across 1 active tracked model; last verified 2026-05-19.

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  • Teams evaluating general LLM work across this lab's releases
  • Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
  • Migration and pricing follow-ups across 1 tracked models

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  • Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders

Active models

1

Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones

Active families

1

Current model families from this lab

Open catalog

0 open

0 open source / 0 open weights

Lowest output price

$1.80 /1M

Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens

Latest dated release

2023-09-15

ALLaM 13B

Freshness

2026-05-19

Researched 60d ago

aging

Information

Founded2019
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Release cadence

Showing 1 recent dated release (full timeline below). Latest: ALLaM 13B (2023-09-15).

Where this lab wins

Not enough capability or benchmark coverage yet to call strengths for this lab.

Flagship quality / price signal

Flagship: ALLaM 13B (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).

Quality-per-dollar unavailable for this flagship — benchmark coverage or output token pricing is still missing.

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority is an AI research organization founded in 2019. Pioneering Ethical AI for National Vision. Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority ships 1 model family totaling 1 model, with the most recent release ALLaM 13B in 2023-09. Notable families include ALLaM. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority model.

About

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is a pivotal entity in advancing AI research and development in Saudi Arabia, particularly focusing on generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Established in 2019, SDAIA has played a crucial role as the central authority overseeing all facets of data, artificial intelligence, and big data within the Kingdom. It operates with a mandate linked directly to the Prime Minister, enabling it to act with both financial and administrative independence. Among its diverse initiatives, SDAIA’s active involvement in generative AI stands out. The agency has developed the ALLaM system, a sophisticated AI platform intended to understand and answer questions posed in Arabic across various knowledge domains. This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enriching the Arabic content available in AI technologies, addressing a significant gap in the global AI landscape. Furthermore, SDAIA has pursued strategic partnerships to enhance its AI capabilities and foster innovation. Its collaboration with IBM led to the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Generative AI. This venture aims to demonstrate use cases and offer best practices and guidelines tailored for both government and private sector stakeholders in the region. As part of this collaboration, the ALLaM challenge has been established to elevate existing LLMs, particularly in Arabic, enhancing their reliability and breadth. This effort is complemented by training programs that have equipped 80 specialists with expertise in LLMs, aligning with the Vision 2030 goals. Additionally, SDAIA's partnership with Oliver Wyman focuses on creating frameworks to evaluate and boost AI maturity among government entities and enterprises. Such efforts are not only crucial for embracing AI technologies effectively but also position Saudi Arabia as a pioneering force in the realm of data-driven economies. These activities extend SDAIA’s influence, impacting the broader AI industry while driving the national agenda for digital transformation and reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as a leader in AI innovation. These strategic initiatives highlight SDAIA’s commitment to leveraging global expertise and fostering local talent, contributing significantly to Saudi Arabia's economic growth and global standing in AI.

Featured models

ModelReleasedContextInput price ($/1M)Output price ($/1M)LicenseOpenness
ALLaM 13B2023-09-154k$1.8$1.8ProprietaryProprietary

Model families

Recent releases

  1. ALLaM 13B- 2023-09-15

FAQ

Who founded Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority and when?

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority was founded in 2019 and is associated with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What models has Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority released?

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority ships 1 model across 1 family: ALLaM.

Is Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority's technology open source?

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority's models are proprietary.

Where is Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority headquartered?

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What is Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority known for?

Pioneering Ethical AI for National Vision. Its most prominent tracked family is ALLaM.

How can I access Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority's models?

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority's models are available via IBM watsonx.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.