Saudi Arabia has been selected as a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Regulation Network Board, with Eng. Omar Alrejraje, Deputy Governor for Regulation and Competition at the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST), representing the Kingdom. This appointment underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing international leadership and the global confidence in its regulatory capabilities.
This selection follows Saudi Arabia’s impressive ranking as the second-best G20 country and fourth globally in digital regulatory readiness. Additionally, the Kingdom has achieved a G5 leadership level in digital regulatory maturity, according to the ITU.
The Digital Regulation Network includes 13 entities representing regulatory bodies from around the world, working to address key challenges, share experiences, offer recommendations, and launch initiatives aimed at accelerating digital transformation, enhancing international cooperation in the digital economy, and fostering an innovative environment for investment.
Saudi Arabia has been a long-standing member of the ITU Council, contributing actively to ITU initiatives and objectives for nearly six decades. The Kingdom remains committed to strengthening both regional and international collaboration in the communications sector.
