The Kingdom has published a draft law creating a legal framework for establishing and operating AI Hubs — including private, extended, and virtual models — aimed at turning Saudi Arabia into a global digital and AI powerhouse.
- Private Hubs: Operated by a guest country under bilateral treaty.
- Extended Hubs: Operated under authorised entities, but serving third parties.
- Virtual Hubs: Locally hosted, but subject to foreign state laws, with Saudi oversight rights.The law empowers the Council of Ministers to regulate, supervise and terminate agreements in cases of national interest.For companies considering market-entry or data-centre build-outs in the Kingdom, the draft signals new strategic opportunities — as well as new compliance demands — in areas such as data sovereignty, cybersecurity, international cooperation, and AI infrastructure governance.Waqour Law Firm is preparing advisory guidance for clients seeking to evaluate or establish an AI Hub presence in Saudi Arabia, including structuring, licensing, governance, and regulatory alignment.
