Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity
House of Saud is a dedicated editorial operation covering Saudi Arabia, Gulf geopolitics, defence, economic transformation, and regional affairs. We hold ourselves to the standards expected of a serious news publication, and transparency with our readers is central to that commitment.
This page sets out how we use artificial intelligence tools in our editorial process and the safeguards we maintain to ensure accuracy, originality, and journalistic rigour.
How We Use AI
AI tools are integrated into specific parts of our workflow in the following capacities:
- Research assistance — gathering, organising, and cross-referencing information from multiple sources during the reporting process.
- Translation — rendering Arabic-language source material into English to broaden the range of primary sources available to our journalists.
- Drafting and editing support — assisting editors in structuring, refining, and improving written material.
- Readability assessment — evaluating article structure, clarity, and accessibility for a global audience.
- Fact-checking — flagging claims that require additional verification against primary sources and official records.
What AI Does Not Do
AI does not set our editorial agenda. It does not choose which stories we cover, determine our editorial positions, or form opinions on behalf of House of Saud. Those decisions rest entirely with our editors and editorial leadership.
No article is published without review against our editorial standards. Factual claims are verified against primary sources, including official government statements, regulatory filings, court documents, and on-the-record reporting from established news agencies.
Industry Context
The use of AI tools in journalism is now established practice across major news organisations worldwide, from newswire services to broadsheet publishers. Our approach is consistent with the emerging standards adopted by leading newsrooms — using technology to enhance the speed and depth of reporting while preserving human editorial judgement at every stage.
Corrections and Accountability
If factual errors are identified in any published content, we are committed to issuing corrections promptly and transparently. Readers who identify an error or wish to raise a concern about any aspect of our editorial process are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
We take accuracy seriously. Every correction strengthens our reporting and reinforces the trust our readers place in us.