KnowBe4 adds UAE and Saudi Arabia to its data residency map

The security firm now lets Gulf organisations store employee and AI‑agent data locally, easing compliance with new privacy rules.

New York 13:03 12 Nov1 min readThe Infercline Desk · Editor: Obakeng Mogafe Sign in to save

The short version

KnowBe4 now lets organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia keep employee and AI‑agent data on local servers.

KnowBe4 announced that it will offer in‑region data residency for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

The service lets customers store data at rest on servers located within those countries.

Regulatory complexity and new data‑privacy frameworks in the Middle East are driving demand for local storage.

KnowBe4 says the move helps organisations meet those regulations while protecting both people and AI agents.

Operators will be able to keep employee training records and AI‑agent logs on‑site, avoiding cross‑border transfer issues.

Executives gain clearer control over where sensitive information resides, simplifying audits and reporting.

Review your data‑storage policies to confirm they match local residency requirements.
Map which employee and AI‑agent data sets need to be moved to local servers.
Update your compliance documentation to reflect the new data‑residency locations.

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