E-Services in Saudi Arabia Success Story-Factors and Enablers

Saudi Arabia

Session 297

14:30–16:15, Monday, 12 June 2017 Room C1, ITU Tower Country Workshop

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In 2016 , around 60 % of the population of Saudi Arabia are below 30 years old. It is a digital generation that needs to be connected in all times.

Ministry of Interior (MOI) in Saudi Arabia proactively led the change with many initiatives that complete each other. This session will be highlighted through three of those initiatives:

· Absher e-services gateway that enable citizens and residents to perform verity of government transactions and services.

· Centralized Identity and Authentication Management (IAM) system which enable National Digital Identity solutions and services.

· Cyber security threat, information sharing, cyber platform to better defend Saudi Arabia infrastructure and ICT provider.

Moderator

Mansour S. Al qurashi, Director, Information Society planning, coordination and follow-up Communication & IT Commission (CITC) National Committee for Information Society (NCIS).

Speakers/Panellists

Mr. Ali Alsaiyari

Mr. Mazen Alqarni

Eng. Ibrahim Alshamrani

Dr. Abdulrahman Aloraini

Dr. Majed Almalik

Session's link to WSIS Action Lines

C1. The role of public governance authorities and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
C2. Information and communication infrastructure
C3. Access to information and knowledge
C5. Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs
C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
C11. International and regional cooperation

Session's link to Sustainable Development Process

Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources