In an unprecedented national achievement reflecting the development of the government work system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has received the Global Recognition Certificate for Sustainable Performance from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) at the (5) star level. With this achievement, SDAIA becomes the first government entity in the Kingdom to attain this advanced level in its first institutional performance assessment, according to the updated version of the EFQM global model, thus confirming the maturity of its administrative and operational experience.
Details of the honor and international recognition
The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) headquarters hosted a ceremony to present the certificate to Mr. Abdullah Al-Khudairi, CEO of the Strategy Management Office at SDAIA, from Mr. Russell Longmuir, CEO of EFQM. This recognition is a culmination of SDAIA's efforts in adopting the latest global quality practices. SDAIA underwent a rigorous evaluation encompassing all aspects of its institutional operations, from leadership and strategy to resource and process management, and the measurement of results and impact.
SDAIA's leadership in the digital and national landscape
This achievement is not merely a recognition, but a reflection of the pivotal role SDAIA has played since its inception in leading the data and artificial intelligence sector in the Kingdom. The Authority has not only acted as a regulator and legislator for this vital sector, but has also set a benchmark for operational efficiency. Its 5-star rating reflects its success in implementing a holistic approach that links strategic planning with practical execution, contributing to the creation of sustainable value for both beneficiaries and partners.
Alignment with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This international recognition directly contributes to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to elevate government institutions to global standards of efficiency and performance excellence. SDAIA's success in implementing institutional excellence standards reinforces the Kingdom's position as a global hub for technology and innovation, and confirms to the international community that Saudi Arabia's digital and administrative infrastructure is managed according to the highest global standards, thus improving the Kingdom's international competitiveness rankings.
European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) standards
It is worth noting that the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) has been the world's leading authority on organizational excellence models since its founding in 1989. Its updated model is based on rigorous criteria that go beyond financial results, focusing deeply on organizational culture, innovation, the ability to lead transformation, and the sustainability of performance in changing work environments. SDAIA's achievement of this first-level assessment is compelling evidence of the deeply ingrained culture of quality and excellence across all levels of the organization.
