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Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a global logistics and industrial hub, supported by large scale investments, strategic infrastructure development, and a strong regulatory framework designed to modernise trade. As businesses expand and diversify within the Kingdom, supply chain resilience has become a fundamental priority. Recent global disruptions have highlighted the need for robust contractual structures, strengthened compliance, and proactive risk mitigation strategies to protect operations and maintain continuity.

The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) was implemented by Royal Decree M/19 of 9/2/1443H (16 September 2021) approving Resolution No. 98 dated 7/2/1443H (14 September 2021). It was published in the Official Gazette on 24 September 2021. The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will supervise the implementation of the new legislation for the first two years, following which a transfer of supervision to the National Data Management Office (NDMO) will be considered.

Whilst tech transformation has been a key driver of change across Saudi Arabia, particularly given its prominence within Vision2030, the accelerated adoption has been prompted by a sudden demand to facilitate remote working in response to the disruption caused by the pandemic. We explore the impact of the tech surge and how this will drive innovation across industries and the wider Kingdom.

The surge in technology during covid-19

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