Open Data

Open data services

Read the open data policy, request data from the Authority, or browse the National Open Data Portal.

  • Open data request form — Fill in the form and send it to the Data Office to request data that is not published.
  • National Open Data Portal — Open data from Saudi government entities in one place.
  • Data request via API — Request form for access to data through APIs.

Goals of sharing open data

  • A better understanding of the Authority — Helping individuals better understand how the Authority works by giving access to open data.
  • Transparency — Strengthening transparency by giving beneficiaries access to open data.
  • Supporting research — Supporting scientific and academic research, building knowledge and development in the media sector.

Open data principles

  • Open by default
  • Open, machine-readable formats
  • Timely data
  • Comprehensive data
  • Non-discrimination
  • Free of charge
  • The Saudi open data licence
  • Developing governance principles