At the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Alswaha, highlighted the Kingdom’s launch of initiatives to tackle global challenges in computing, data, and algorithms. Supported by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, these efforts aim to bridge gaps in artificial intelligence and promote digital inclusivity worldwide.
Alswaha emphasized the urgency of collective action amid rapid AI advancements to prevent widening societal divides and foster equitable development through technology. During his Geneva visit, he held high-level meetings with ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Algerian Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki, Somali Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, WIPO Director General Daren Tang, and UNCTAD Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan. Discussions centered on strengthening global partnerships in digital governance, AI, infrastructure, intellectual property protection, sustainable innovation, and digital economy growth.
Saudi Arabia’s long-standing ITU partnership and leadership in Sustainable Development Goals initiatives reinforce its commitment to a technology-driven, inclusive global future.
