Habtal & Elev8 Resilience Partner to Accelerate AI Governance in Saudi Arabia
Habtal and Elev8 Resilience today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver ISO 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001-aligned programmes that strengthen AI governance, third-party risk management, and cyber resilience for organisations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership combines Habtal’s on-the-ground presence and data/AI maturity tooling with Elev8’s privacy, security, business continuity, and governance frameworks, helping teams innovate at pace while meeting PDPL and NCA expectations.
Why Now?
Why now. As the Kingdom accelerates its digital ambitions under Vision 2030, local buyers expect security that is trust-centric, locally delivered, and compliant with national data regulations. The partnership mirrors that market cadence - “digital trust,” 24/7 locally delivered services, and sovereign-minded controls, while anchoring programmes in measurable outcomes boards can verify.
Proven Partnership Foundation
A year in the making. The agreement follows an in-person meeting in 2024 and a year of co-design with KSA stakeholders - refining delivery playbooks, bilingual enablement, and sector-specific guardrails. The result is a Saudi-ready offer that moves leaders from policy to practice: governed AI adoption, evidence-based supplier assurance, and demonstrable resilience outcomes. We have developed:
✅ Saudi-ready delivery methodologies
✅ Bilingual enablement frameworks (Arabic/English)
✅ Sector-specific governance guardrails
✅ PDPL and NCA compliance protocols
Market Impact & Business Value
With Saudi Arabia's IT services market and cybersecurity investments driving digital transformation across healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and education sectors, this partnership enables organisations to:
Accelerate time-to-market whilst maintaining regulatory compliance
Reduce third-party risk exposure through evidence-based assessments
Achieve measurable ROI on cybersecurity investments
Build stakeholder confidence through transparent governance
Joint Leadership Statement
"By integrating Habtal's deep market understanding and AI solution capabilities with Elev8's ISO-aligned governance, privacy, and continuity expertise, we enable organisations to accelerate their digital transformation journey securely. This partnership delivers governed AI implementation, trusted supplier ecosystems, and evidence-based resilience that executive leadership can confidently present to stakeholders."
Ready to strengthen your organisation's AI governance and cyber resilience? Contact our teams to discuss how these programmes can support your Vision 2030 objectives.
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