MENA
Middle East and North Africa AI policy landscape
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Regional Overview
Regional Overview
Middle East: Governance Through National Strategy, Investment, and Digital Ambition
Gulf economies lead the Middle East in digital governance, combining national strategies with privacy rules, cybersecurity frameworks, and sector-led accountability.
binding law
Updated 3/7/2026Qatar: Digital Policy, Public Service Innovation, and Strengthening Data Protection
Qatar is enhancing digital governance through public-service innovation, emerging privacy protections, and strong national cybersecurity frameworks.
voluntary framework
Qatar
Updated 3/7/2026Saudi Arabia: Data Sovereignty, National Transformation, and Responsible Digital Growth
Saudi Arabia is building a national governance model focused on data sovereignty, privacy enforcement, security, and responsible deployment of advanced digital systems.
binding law
Saudi Arabia
Updated 3/7/2026United Arab Emirates: National Strategy, Privacy Law, and Responsible Digital Growth
The UAE combines national strategy, data protection law, and sector standards to drive responsible digital transformation and innovation.
binding law
United Arab Emirates
Updated 3/7/2026