Saudi Arabia has been appointed to the ITU Digital Regulation Network Board, with Eng. Omar Alrejraje representing the Kingdom. This highlights Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in digital regulatory readiness and its significant role in shaping international digital transformation. The Kingdom continues to strengthen its influence in the global communications sector.
PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman met with ITU Director Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava to discuss Pakistan’s telecom sector progress and future digital growth. The meeting focused on global best practices, AI training programs, and strengthening emergency communications and regulatory frameworks to enhance Pakistan’s digital transformation.
The first ITU Embedded AI Focus Group meeting, hosted by Turkcell in Istanbul, brought together global experts to discuss AI-native networks. The summit emphasized the integration of AI in telecom networks for smarter, more efficient infrastructures. Key industry leaders stressed the need for international standards in AI-based networks.
Jordan will host the ITU Regional Development Forum for Arab States and a preparatory meeting for the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC). These events aim to foster cooperation and address regional challenges in ICT development, highlighting Jordan’s role in promoting collaboration within the telecommunications sector.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has recognized Saudi Arabia’s Digital Regulatory Academy (DRA) for its role in advancing digital capabilities globally. The DRA has contributed to the Telecommunications and Technology Assistance Project and trained over 900 individuals from 100+ countries, furthering the nation’s leadership in digital regulation and transformation.
audi Arabia also achieved 1st place among the G20 countries in the pillar of meaningful connectivity and 2nd place in the pillar of universal connectivity.
A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of PTA’s Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy and the Parental Guidebook on Child Online Protection.
Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has been awarded the highest ranking in the ITU’s G5 Benchmark for regulatory performance, highlighting its success in collaborative regulation for digital transformation.
Somalia’s Ministry of Communication has inked a deal with the ITU to expand digital connectivity, enhance ICT, and modernize technology infrastructure, aligning with global digital advancements.
Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed Al Kaabi met with ITU’s BDT Director Dr. Cosmas Zavazava during the RDF-ARB 2023, highlighting the country’s efforts to bolster telecom sector development through international cooperation.
