The Saudi Data & AI Authority has published a guide on using generative and agentic AI tools to build software, aiming to raise productivity while protecting quality, reliability and cybersecurity.
The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has issued a guide to "vibe coding", the practice of building software with the help of AI tools that generate, explain and test code. The Saudi Press Agency reported the release from Riyadh on 29 October 2026.
SDAIA presents the guide as a national reference for developers and technical specialists. It responds to the fast-growing use of generative and agentic AI tools to design digital solutions, write code and run tests.
What the guide covers
According to the announcement, the guide sets out a practical approach for using AI across the software development lifecycle: from generating ideas and building prototypes to writing, analyzing and improving code. Its stated goals are to help technical teams work more efficiently, speed up delivery and improve the quality of what they produce.
The guide also lays out practical frameworks intended to protect reliability, quality and cybersecurity when AI is part of the development process. This reflects a wider concern: code written quickly with AI still has to be correct and secure before it reaches production.
The release comes during the Kingdom's Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026 and adds to SDAIA's growing set of guidance on responsible AI use.
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