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CST Partners with ITU to Organize Global Space Communications and Sustainability Event
CST partners with the ITU to host a global event focused on space communications and orbital sustainability under ministerial patronage.
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Communications, Space and Technology Commission Releases Fifth Edition of Sustainability Report
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission has published the fifth edition of its sustainability report covering telecom and space sectors.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the 2026 ICT Development Index, reflecting major investments in digital infrastructure.
SDAIA and ITU Launch Global AI Readiness Hackathon for University Students
SDAIA and the ITU have opened registration for a global hackathon targeting university students to develop AI solutions in education, health, agriculture, and finance.
Riyadh to Host Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events in October
Riyadh will host the global Space Connectivity Events from October 12 to 14, 2026, focusing on non-terrestrial networks and space sustainability.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index 2026
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.
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ITU Recognizes Saudi Arabia as Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Digital Future
The ITU has recognized Saudi Arabia as a key strategic partner in shaping a sustainable global digital future, highlighting its regulatory and infrastructure achievements.
Saudi Arabia Appointed Vice-Chair of ITU Council
Saudi Arabia ITU Council appointment as Vice-Chair represents the international community’s trust in the Kingdom’s role in advancing global telecommunications objectives and digital policy leadership.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in Digital Readiness Index 2025
Saudi Arabia topped the Digital Readiness Index 2025, scoring 94 out of 100 points and surpassing nations like Finland and Germany. The achievement reflects coordinated national efforts in building advanced digital infrastructure and governance frameworks.
GSMA Releases User Experience Specifications for AI Calling Services at MWC 2026
GSMA published a white paper at MWC 2026 in Barcelona defining user experience specifications and evaluation models for AI calling services on native telecom voice networks.
ITU and OECD Chiefs Warn Digital Policy Fragmentation Threatens Global Growth
ITU and OECD chiefs warned at MWC26 that fragmented digital policy risks slowing innovation and widening the digital divide, with 2.2 billion people still offline.
ITU and global organizations rally to democratize access to AI education to close the ‘AI skills gap’
The UN Agency for Digital Technologies spearheads action to bridge global inequalities in AI skills Geneva, 20 January 2025 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organizations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition, an initiative of the International […]