Open data are data that can be used freely by anyone without technical, financial or legal restrictions, and also reused and disseminated, taking into account the requirements of the legal licence under which such data were published through the national open data portal.

SASO has provided open data to all visitors through an open library that contains several types of data in multiple formats that can be easily processed and reused, in order to enhance transparency and encourage electronic participation. In addition, SASO sought to share this data with the beneficiaries through the national open data portal.

The Open Data Library has many file formats that can be viewed or downloaded, you may need to install some products in order to be able to make the most of these data.

The following is a demonstration of each file format and how to use it:

• excel files that contain excel tables, and you can view these tables by installing an excel browser for free via the excel link
• pdf You may need to install the Acrobat file reader, which is available for free on the Adobe website
• csv You can open these files with many tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Notepad, and others.
• xml You can open these files with different web browsers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Notepad or others
• html You can view these files with different web browsers, or with Notepad
• text You can view these files with Notepad and many other tools.

SASO has also made available to the beneficiary the datasets that are published by the authority in formats that facilitate their processing and re-use during the submission of an open data request.

The e-participation channels also receive the views and suggestions of the beneficiaries on developing this platform and making use of the data published on it.

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) continuously strives to support developers, researchers, students, and startups while promoting innovation and creativity. In line with this support, SASO has made Open Data APIs available. These APIs allow users to access data published by Saudi Standards in an organized and interactive manner, making it easier for them to integrate this data into their applications, research, and projects in a direct and efficient way. Additionally, through these open APIs, users can obtain the most up-to-date information instantly, enhancing their ability to access accurate and current data. By publishing these APIs, Saudi Standards aims to provide greater flexibility in data usage, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that meet various market demands.

Open Data APIs:

Quality Mark Data: Saudi Standards provides a service for licensing the use of the quality mark for products of an establishment that adopts an effective management system, ensuring the production of goods that comply with Saudi standards.

Standards Data: documents developed by general agreement and adopted by a recognized body, offered for general and repeated use. They include rules, general guidelines, or characteristics related to activities or their results, aiming to set standards, requirements, and technical specifications necessary for goods and products to achieve an acceptable level of quality to ensure consumer health and safety.

Fuel Economy Data: Saudi Standards provides a service for issuing fuel economy labels after verifying that vehicles comply with the Saudi standards and technical regulations concerning fuel economy.

Electrical Appliances Data (SLS): Saudi Standards offers a service for issuing energy efficiency labels after verifying that electrical appliances comply with Saudi standards and technical regulations concerning electrical appliances.

Certificates of Conformity Data: Saudi Standards issues a number of certificates of conformity for products and services, including water consumption, to ensure they comply with Saudi standards and specifications.

IECEE Certificates Data: A document issued by Saudi Standards to prove that the product(s) comply with safety standards according to international specifications, based on a test report and certificate issued by an accredited laboratory or a granting authority recognized under conformity assessment programs.

Modified Vehicles Data: A service provided by the Saudi Standards to inspect modified vehicles to ensure they still comply with Saudi standards and specifications after modification for the purpose of registration with traffic authorities.

Imported Vehicles Data: Saudi Standards inspects imported vehicles to ensure they comply with Saudi standards.

Water Consumption for Products Data: Saudi Standards issues licenses for water consumption labels on sanitary ware as mentioned in the technical regulation for water consumption reduction tools, ensuring they comply with Saudi standards.

Tires Data: Saudi Standards offers a service for issuing energy efficiency labels for tires after verifying that they comply with the Saudi standards and technical regulations concerning tires.

Disclaimer In its efforts to support developers and encourage the use of open APIs, the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization notes that the use of these APIs is at the user's own risk. Saudi Standards does not provide any warranties regarding performance or security and assumes no responsibility for any damages or losses that may result from their use. Users are therefore advised to conduct thorough testing of the APIs before adopting them in sensitive environments or critical applications, to regularly update them, and to take advantage of available technical community support.