On Saudi National Day, we proudly reflect on the journey of a great nation whose foundations were laid by the Founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud—may Allah have mercy on him. His devoted sons carried forward the journey of nation-building and development, leading the Kingdom to become the ambitious model of progress and prosperity it is today. The Kingdom continues to move confidently toward a more competitive and sustainable future under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister—may Allah protect them both.

This cherished national occasion is not only a time to commemorate the founding and unification of our nation, but also an opportunity to reflect on the scale of transformation taking place across the Kingdom in various fields, and on the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, which have made quality, efficiency, and competitiveness key pillars of the national development journey.

At the Saudi Accreditation Center, we are proud to be part of this national ecosystem through our role in strengthening confidence in conformity assessment services, supporting the quality of products and services, contributing to the competitiveness of the national economy, and facilitating trade.

The number of accredited conformity assessment bodies exceeding 1,000 marks an important milestone in the Center’s journey and reflects the growth and maturity achieved by the accreditation ecosystem in the Kingdom. It also embodies the collective efforts of our partners across the quality ecosystem, the government and private sectors, as well as assessors, experts, and conformity assessment bodies throughout the Kingdom.

For us, this achievement represents more than just a number. It reflects the expanding impact of accreditation, the promotion of a culture of quality, competence, and impartiality, and the strengthening of confidence in a national ecosystem that serves both the economy and society, while supporting the Kingdom’s presence and competitiveness at the regional and international levels.

On this cherished national occasion, I extend, on my own behalf and on behalf of the employees of the Saudi Accreditation Center, my sincere congratulations and best wishes to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the people of Saudi Arabia. We pray that Allah protects our nation and preserves its security, pride, and prosperity, and that we all continue to contribute to shaping a future worthy of the Kingdom’s ambitions and standing.

May our nation continue to grow in pride and prosperity year after year, and may the Kingdom continue to move confidently toward its ambitious future.

The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) and the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in accreditation and conformity assessment for data and artificial intelligence initiatives, supporting their quality and reliability, developing technical capabilities, and exchanging expertise and knowledge in related fields. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

The MoU was signed on behalf of the Saudi Accreditation Center by Dr. Fahad Ibrahim Almoqhim, General Manager of Information Technology, and on behalf of SDAIA by Eng. Abdulhadi Alqahtani, Acting CEO of the National Data Management Sector.

The MoU includes cooperation in conformity assessment for data and artificial intelligence initiatives launched by SDAIA, as well as leveraging accreditation services for activities related to the Authority, contributing to enhancing the quality and reliability of these activities.

Areas of cooperation also include providing training and technical capacity-building services for SDAIA personnel, exchanging scientific and practical expertise between the two parties, and sharing data, research, and studies of mutual interest. These efforts are intended to develop technical and knowledge capabilities and promote knowledge exchange in areas related to accreditation, data, and artificial intelligence.

The MoU forms part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships, support the development of the quality ecosystem, and advance technical practices, contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

In a significant milestone reflecting the advancement of the Kingdom’s quality infrastructure, the number of conformity assessment bodies accredited by the Saudi Accreditation Center has reached 1,000, across the fields of laboratories, inspection, and certification. This milestone strengthens the capabilities of the national accreditation system and reflects its growing role in serving various sectors and enhancing the quality of products and services.

This achievement marks an important milestone in the Center’s journey, during which it has focused on building a trusted national accreditation system in accordance with international standards and best practices, while enabling conformity assessment bodies to provide services with greater competence and reliability. This contributes to enhancing the quality of products and services and supporting the competitiveness of the national economy, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Dr. Adel Alkeaid, CEO of the Saudi Accreditation Center, stated that reaching 1,000 accredited conformity assessment bodies represents an important milestone in the Center’s journey. He emphasized that the true value of this achievement lies not in the number itself, but in the impact these bodies create across various sectors, as well as in the technical capabilities and specialized expertise that have become part of the national quality infrastructure.

He added that this achievement would not have been possible without the support provided to the quality infrastructure ecosystem by the Kingdom’s leadership and the integrated efforts of partners across the public and private sectors. He also noted that the Center continues to develop the accreditation system and expand the scope of its services in line with the needs of the national economy.

This expansion also strengthens the Kingdom’s presence within the international accreditation framework, benefiting from the international recognition achieved by the Center. Such recognition supports the international acceptance of results issued by accredited conformity assessment bodies, facilitates trade, and enhances the competitiveness of national products.

Since its establishment in 2019 as the national body responsible for accrediting conformity assessment bodies in the Kingdom, the Saudi Accreditation Center has continued to build and develop an integrated national accreditation system, develop national capabilities and competencies, and strengthen local and international partnerships, reinforcing accreditation as one of the key pillars of quality infrastructure.