Al-Waha Region Development Authority
Project charter
Analytics & AI Platform
IN APPROVALV1
1Project identity
- Project name
- Analytics & AI Platform
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-023
- Sponsor
- Eng. Majed S. Al-RasheedEng. Majed S. Al-RasheedVP, Digital Transformation & TechnologyP-011m.alrasheed@alwaha.gov.sa
- Project manager
- Rahaf I. Al-NefaieRahaf I. Al-NefaieDirector, Data & AIP-027r.alnefaie@alwaha.gov.sa
- Business owner
- Faisal A. Al-ShehriFaisal A. Al-ShehriDigital Transformation Portfolio ManagerP-003f.alshehri@alwaha.gov.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Digital Transformation PortfolioData & AI Programme
- Type & methodology
- Digital · Agile
- Current phase
- 3Initiation
2Background & rationale
A unified data platform to run AI models that forecast demand for services.
3Objectives
- 1Make the most of data and AI
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-3.3Make the most of data and AI
4Scope
In scope
- A unified data platform to run AI models that forecast demand for services.
- Single sign-on through Nafath
- Integration with internal systems
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
- 1Single sign-on through Nafath
- 2Integration with internal systems
- 3Digital Government Authority standards
6Deliverables
| 1 | Project management plan | 2026-09-25 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2027-05-10 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2027-10-25 |
| 4 | Final report | 2027-12-31 |
7Key milestones
- Charter approved2026-09-04
- Contract signed2026-11-22
- 50% of works complete2027-05-10
- Provisional acceptance2027-11-23
- Closure2027-12-31
8Budget
- Main contract72.1%20.2M
- Supervision & consulting13.9%3.9M
- Internal team8.9%2.5M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.0%1.4M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal28M
9Timeline
10Key risks
- No risks recorded yet.
11Constraints
- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within workflow SLAs
13Stakeholders
- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Business ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- PMOGovernance and compliance
14Success criteria
- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, issues, weekly statusWeekly