Riyadh — Saudi Arabia secured an impressive second place among G20 countries in the 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker index, released by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This accolade highlights Saudi Arabia’s significant advancements in telecommunications and technology regulations.
The ranking reflects the Kingdom’s efforts in fostering regulatory innovation, developing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, and implementing robust market oversight. Saudi Arabia’s attractive regulatory environment is designed to encourage investment and accelerate growth in the digital economy, reinforcing its status as a global leader in ICT regulation.
The ICT Regulatory Tracker evaluates 194 countries based on 50 criteria across four pillars: regulatory authority, mandates, regime, and competition framework. Saudi Arabia’s achievement builds on its previous international successes, including maintaining second place among G20 countries in the ICT Development Index and the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index.
This recognition confirms Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its global position in the telecom and technology sectors through advanced regulatory frameworks and infrastructure development.
