RIYADH: Six national projects led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) have been honored at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 for excellence in artificial intelligence and digital innovation, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
The awards recognize initiatives aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence, accelerating digital transformation and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position in data-driven technologies aligned with its Vision 2030 development strategy.
Among the winning projects were the AI Service Provider Accreditation initiative, which encourages organizations to adopt ethical AI practices, and an AI-powered early breast cancer detection program designed to support earlier diagnosis and improve healthcare outcomes.
Also recognized were the Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA), which supports the development and adoption of generative AI applications; Tahseen, an initiative that uses artificial intelligence to digitally restore and enhance Saudi historical media archives; the AI Principles and Ethics in the Media Sector, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Media; and Nafath, the Kingdom’s national digital identity platform developed with the Ministry of Interior.
