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Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia's first enterprise Data Management Platform
Governata facilitates optimal data governance and decision-making with secure and cutting-edge AI-driven data management solutions in compliance with SDAIA NDMO; The platform is the first and only Arabic-interface solution of its kind and supports Vision 2030's digital transformation goals. Riyadh, KSA: Governata, Saudi Arabia's first enterprise Data Management Platform, has officially launched to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions in data governance and decision-making for both the public and private sectors. It unveiled its first product as a pioneering Saudi-made data governance enterprise software specifically designed in the Arabic language for local organisations to comply with national data regulations while leveraging data as a strategic asset with the power of machine learning and Generative AI. Plans to implement the overall AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are also underway. Governata is currently the first and only Saudi-made Arabic solution that allows local entities to comply with the government's data regulations, as it is built to align with the requirements of the National Data Management Office (NDMO), National Data Index (NDI) and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) by The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). It also enables firms to monitor compliance as well as protect and classify data, thereby seamlessly streamlining the construction of a solid data foundation within the complex data governance landscape and preparing organisations for appropriate Generative AI adoption. Supporting Saudi Arabia's Digital Future Governata's launch comes at a pivotal time as Vision 2030 accelerates the evolution of the country's digital economy. More than a technology solution, it supports a national effort to build a data-driven future. By being globally compatible and locally relevant, the overall platform equips entities to transform consistent compliance into a competitive advantage, facilitating improved operational efficiency by automating data governance processes, enhancing data quality and offering full control. Moreover, its pure tech-play model also enables universal usage and rapid scalability. The platform is led by three dynamic professionals with complementary skill sets. Djamel Mohand is a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience across investment advisory and a track record of scaling multiple technology startups in the region, including Foodics - a leading MENA food tech company. Jehad Senan is a data analytics and governance field veteran whose 20 years of experience span leadership across global advisory firms with practical insights. Finally, Khalid Almudayfir is an accomplished data scientist who has worked with the public and private sectors and led innovative and robust national data governance and AI frameworks for over 12 years. Together, they aim to deliver a transformative solution through Governata that will enhance Saudi Arabia's digital trust and security while paving the way for optimised AI-driven enterprise decision-making. 'Data is the foundation of the present and future digital economy, and our goal is to help Saudi and global organisations manage it more efficiently and responsibly so they can take more accurate, swift and relevant decisions', said Djamel Mohand, Co-Founder of Governata. Bringing Innovation to Data Governance Governata has redefined data governance with AI to automate data discovery, quality and personal data for faster implementation. Key features of its first data governance software include: Intuitive Arabic-Friendly Interface: Designed for seamless user experience and full compatibility with NDMO terminology and guidelines. Automated Compliance Tracking: Monitors and reports data maturity levels and compliance with NDMO standards. Personal Data Protection: Automatically identifies and safeguards personal data in accordance with Saudi PDPL regulations. Data Catalogue and Classification: Centralizes data assets, making it easier for institutions to classify and track them. Data Quality and Data Lineage – Optimizes data to be fit for its intended use and tracks data flow as well as its transformation across its lifecycle. Users and access management: - A powerful yet easy to use module to manage all organization data assets and access management either by action, department or even data classification. Additionally, the platform's data governance solution provides stable fundamentals that empower both public and private enterprises to transition confidently into an AI-driven future. "Governata serves as the gateway for organizations to unlock the full potential of Generative AI. Our unique strengths lie in being able to connect to a firm's data sources, interpret technical metadata, enrich it with business metadata, and classify it completely in line with NDMO standards – all while ensuring a rigorous quality control process and understanding personal data seamlessly,' commented Jehad Senan, Co-Founder of Governata As a cloud-ready platform that can be hosted fully on-premises or run as a pure SaaS (Software as a Service), Governata offers a comprehensive suite of automated software designed to upgrade decision-making with data-centric analysis. The platform is also currently working with the region's leading advisory firms and local and international system integrators in implementing its solutions. Further to its unique software products, Governata offers consulting services for data governance and management tailored to meet the requirements of the NDMO, and continued training for its success. In line with Vision 2030, this will introduce much-needed convenience to digitise national data offices and empower staff to focus on higher-level tasks. The platform also has global aspirations and will release new products on top of its foundational data governance software, including a unified AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the MENA region. About Governata Launched in 2025, Governata is Saudi Arabia's first enterprise data-management platform that provides Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions in data governance and decision-making for both the public and private sectors. It is the first and only Saudi-made Arabic solution that allows local entities to comply with the government's data regulations, as it is built to align with the requirements of the National Data Management Office (NDMO), National Data Index (NDI) and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) by The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). It also enables firms to monitor compliance as well as protect and classify data, thereby seamlessly streamlining the construction of a solid data foundation within the complex data governance landscape and preparing organisations for appropriate Generative AI adoption. The platform also has global aspirations and has plans to release new products on top of its foundational data governance software, including a unified AI-driven enterprise decision-making platform for the MENA region.
Leaders
30-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
SDAIA Celebrates Tuwaiq Academy Students' Success at ITEX 2025
Alrebdi bin Fahad Alrebdi, Director of the National Data Management Office (NDMO) at the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), honored Tuwaiq Academy students for their exceptional achievements at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025), where they earned 12 gold medals and 16 special awards. Their success at the global event highlighted the creativity, innovation, and competitive spirit of Saudi youth, proudly representing the Kingdom on the international stage. In his speech, Alrebdi praised the students as a reflection of the Kingdom's ambitious and talented youth, stating that their accomplishments were the result of Saudi Arabia's strategic focus on nurturing human capital. He also emphasized that such achievements are aligned with the leadership's vision, which recognizes the capabilities of young Saudis as a cornerstone of national progress. The recognition ceremony included a visual showcase of the students' ITEX 2025 journey, an exhibition featuring their award-winning innovations, and motivational talks by two of the honorees. Finally, these speakers shared their experiences, challenges, and key insights gained while developing their projects. Related Topics: OECD Delegation Commends Saudi Arabia's School Evaluation Advancements SDAIA President Reviews Smart Makkah Center Operations to Enhance Pilgrim Services SFDA, SDAIA Sign MoU to Boost Data, AI Collaboration Saudi Interior Min.: Tourism Companies Deceive Pilgrims, Encourage Hajj Violations Intensive Preparations for Smooth, Safe Hajj Season: Mecca Deputy Govern Short link : Post Views: 7
Scoop
29-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
Vanuatu's Market Mamas Forced To Move After December Earthquake
Article – RNZ Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific Journalist Port Vila's 'mamas' had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which damaged the city's main market house in the centre of town. At the Port Vila Show Ground Market, groups of women sold their produce under a marquee-style tarpaulin shelter set up beside a permanent concrete verandah. Those operating under the temporary shelters once sold their wares at the Central Market House in downtown Port Vila before it was damaged in the quake. The earthquake killed 14 and injured more than 250. The NDMO said 80,000 people were effected and 1473 displaced from their homes. Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. 'We did not know where to go to do our market,' she said. 'After some days, weeks and months had passed now we have come together again. We have found ourselves here in the market house at Seaside.' Each mama pays a table fee to the Port Vila Municipal Council to sell their goods. Under the marquee there are approximately 16 to 20 tables – about 8 to 10 on each side. Those on the concrete verandah are largely vendors who had already been based at the Show Ground Market. 'Now the public and vendors know that the mamas that used to market in town, which is damaged – they are all coming to this place,' David said. 'Now we are starting to sell and now the room, the place is small.' David said the manager has told them that if they come and it is full, sellers can go to Fres Wota Park and to Anamburu Park. For two older mamas, Susan Esau (63) and Elsie Solo (72), selling their produce daily earns them up to 20,000 vatu (US$165.48) a week. Solo, who sells coconuts, said she has seven people in her family to feed while Easu, who sells fruit, said she has six mouths to feed. 'Yes, it is enough' they say to help provide and put food on the table for their family. The Show Ground Market is now one of the few satellite markets with access to toilets and running water, an essential service for vendors who spend long days at their stalls. Leidab David said they need a better venue. 'We need a big building; we need a safe place for all of us to come to and be safe,' she said. 'We want a good one like at the national market. Right now we are just doing things individually. We need a big space for us vendors to come to and be safe.'
Scoop
29-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
Vanuatu's Market Mamas Forced To Move After December Earthquake
Article – RNZ Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific Journalist Port Vila's 'mamas' had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which damaged the city's main market house in the centre of town. At the Port Vila Show Ground Market, groups of women sold their produce under a marquee-style tarpaulin shelter set up beside a permanent concrete verandah. Those operating under the temporary shelters once sold their wares at the Central Market House in downtown Port Vila before it was damaged in the quake. The earthquake killed 14 and injured more than 250. The NDMO said 80,000 people were effected and 1473 displaced from their homes. Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. 'We did not know where to go to do our market,' she said. 'After some days, weeks and months had passed now we have come together again. We have found ourselves here in the market house at Seaside.' Each mama pays a table fee to the Port Vila Municipal Council to sell their goods. Under the marquee there are approximately 16 to 20 tables – about 8 to 10 on each side. Those on the concrete verandah are largely vendors who had already been based at the Show Ground Market. 'Now the public and vendors know that the mamas that used to market in town, which is damaged – they are all coming to this place,' David said. 'Now we are starting to sell and now the room, the place is small.' David said the manager has told them that if they come and it is full, sellers can go to Fres Wota Park and to Anamburu Park. For two older mamas, Susan Esau (63) and Elsie Solo (72), selling their produce daily earns them up to 20,000 vatu (US$165.48) a week. Solo, who sells coconuts, said she has seven people in her family to feed while Easu, who sells fruit, said she has six mouths to feed. 'Yes, it is enough' they say to help provide and put food on the table for their family. The Show Ground Market is now one of the few satellite markets with access to toilets and running water, an essential service for vendors who spend long days at their stalls. Leidab David said they need a better venue. 'We need a big building; we need a safe place for all of us to come to and be safe,' she said. 'We want a good one like at the national market. Right now we are just doing things individually. We need a big space for us vendors to come to and be safe.'
Scoop
29-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
Vanuatu's Market Mamas Forced To Move After December Earthquake
Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific Journalist Port Vila's "mamas" had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which damaged the city's main market house in the centre of town. At the Port Vila Show Ground Market, groups of women sold their produce under a marquee-style tarpaulin shelter set up beside a permanent concrete verandah. Those operating under the temporary shelters once sold their wares at the Central Market House in downtown Port Vila before it was damaged in the quake. The earthquake killed 14 and injured more than 250. The NDMO said 80,000 people were effected and 1473 displaced from their homes. Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. "We did not know where to go to do our market," she said. "After some days, weeks and months had passed now we have come together again. We have found ourselves here in the market house at Seaside." Each mama pays a table fee to the Port Vila Municipal Council to sell their goods. Under the marquee there are approximately 16 to 20 tables - about 8 to 10 on each side. Those on the concrete verandah are largely vendors who had already been based at the Show Ground Market. "Now the public and vendors know that the mamas that used to market in town, which is damaged - they are all coming to this place," David said. "Now we are starting to sell and now the room, the place is small." David said the manager has told them that if they come and it is full, sellers can go to Fres Wota Park and to Anamburu Park. For two older mamas, Susan Esau (63) and Elsie Solo (72), selling their produce daily earns them up to 20,000 vatu (US$165.48) a week. Solo, who sells coconuts, said she has seven people in her family to feed while Easu, who sells fruit, said she has six mouths to feed. "Yes, it is enough" they say to help provide and put food on the table for their family. The Show Ground Market is now one of the few satellite markets with access to toilets and running water, an essential service for vendors who spend long days at their stalls. Leidab David said they need a better venue. "We need a big building; we need a safe place for all of us to come to and be safe," she said. "We want a good one like at the national market. Right now we are just doing things individually. We need a big space for us vendors to come to and be safe."
