It is often said: To go faster, go alone; to go further, go together. Saudi Arabia’s active involvement with ITU highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to international solutions and forward-thinking policies to keep pace with technology. ITU serves as a valuable platform for digital and Space stakeholders to share experiences and learn from each other.

The Kingdom is proud to partner with ITU as a host for important events – the 2025 Global Symposium for Regulators, the Space Debris Conference and the Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum – as well as competitions to scale up research and start-ups for sustainable solutions to digital challenges.

ITU aligns with our mission, as the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, to enable innovative communications infrastructure and support emerging technologies. This commitment is further demonstrated through the joint initiative with ITU to develop innovative solutions that harness traditional and satellite communications services and bridge the digital divide globally.

Seha Virtual Hospital, of Saudi Arabia, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest virtual healthcare provider, is an example of the Kingdom’s commitment to pioneering initiatives. CST annual Digital and Space Sustainability Report, recognized by the ITU in 2022 as the first of its kind by a digital regulator, highlighted 40 success stories across 70 entities in its latest edition, and sparked a nationwide movement to adopt digital solutions for a sustainable future.

As a member of the ITU160 anniversary committee, Saudi Arabia is pleased to share its vision and examples of commitments to digital cooperation for Space, AI, green tech and resilient connectivity. From facilitating non-terrestrial networks for universal connectivity to organizing digital e-waste collection, there is much together we can do. We invite stakeholders to join ITU-led initiatives to ensure that digital technologies benefit humanity.