CST Guideline

CST granted Technical Links Services a landing station permit at LEAP 2026, backing 375 million riyals in planned digital infrastructure investments.

Saudi authorities recognized partners of the IoT Adoption Initiative at LEAP 2026, marking 40 million connected devices and a 17 billion SAR economic impact.

CST honored public and private sector partners of the Recycle Your Device initiative at LEAP 2026 after collecting over 400,000 devices worth SAR120 million.

CST and Ithra launched four digital sustainability programs during LEAP 26 to promote balanced technology habits and advance specialized regulatory research.

The Saudi Internet 2025 report tracks the most-used gaming platforms across the Kingdom, providing key data on player habits and digital network trends.

The Saudi Internet 2025 report reveals download statistics for official public applications across the Kingdom, highlighting citizen adoption.

Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the ITU ICT Development Index, according to the 2026 Sustainability Report issued by CST and partners.

CST, MCIT, and NTDP hosted a workshop in Riyadh highlighting government initiatives to support capability development for Saudi space startups.

CST has opened a public consultation on its updated retail telecom tariff regulations to enhance market competition and improve consumer access to advanced services.

CST has mandated that licensed telecom operators must obtain prior written approval before appointing senior management, with interim roles capped at 180 days.

The Saudi Internet Report 2025 highlights key digital indicators, showing that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia has reached 45.2% while mobile data usage is three times the global average.

Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the 2026 ICT Development Index, reflecting major investments in digital infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia’s CST has launched a research competition focused on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G technology to advance telecom innovation.

Riyadh will host the global Space Connectivity Events from October 12 to 14, 2026, focusing on non-terrestrial networks and space sustainability.

Saudi Arabia has secured the top global spot in the ICT Development Index 2026, driven by 100% internet penetration and a 199 billion SAR market size.

Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in the ITU’s ICT Development Index 2026, driven by a SAR 199 billion market and 100% internet penetration.

The ITU has recognized Saudi Arabia as a key strategic partner in shaping a sustainable global digital future, highlighting its regulatory and infrastructure achievements.

The CST Game Mode Q1 2026 report reveals a 54% improvement in online gaming performance across Saudi Arabia, highlighting top telecom operators.

CST has released the official telecom indicators for Makkah and the Holy Sites, showing 20.2 million voice calls on the Day of Arafah.

CST launches Saudi Domain campaign encouraging registration through licensed registrars, supporting digital identity promotion for individuals and organizations across the Kingdom.

Escode’s Middle East director outlines practical steps for organisations in Saudi Arabia to implement software escrow following the CST guideline, covering verification, governance, and SaaS considerations.