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Al-Swaha Reviews Latest Strategic Plans for Digital, Innovative Projects in NEOM

The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, has toured NEOM. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, has toured NEOM. SPA
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Al-Swaha Reviews Latest Strategic Plans for Digital, Innovative Projects in NEOM

The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, has toured NEOM. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, has toured NEOM. SPA

The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, has toured NEOM to review the progress of strategic plans and innovative digital projects aimed at building the Kingdom's city of the future, a statement said.

During the tour, Al-Swaha met with NEOM's Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Nadhmi Al-Nasr and the senior executive team at Tonomus, the statement issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology said.

Tonomus, a subsidiary of NEOM, is responsible for delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure and developing cognitive solutions for NEOM and its subsidiaries. Tonomus executives briefed Al-Swaha on the projects' progress and outlined future plans for deploying digital technologies at NEOM, within the Kingdom, across the region, and globally.

Al-Swaha emphasized that under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom is accelerating towards a more prosperous future through innovative projects designed to empower future generations.

As part of the tour, the minister visited NEOM's Command Center and the Tonomus Innovation Hub. He also met with students participating in NEOM's scholarship program, highlighting their crucial role in the growth of Saudi Arabia's digital economy, research and development, and innovation ecosystem. The minister noted their significant contribution to strengthening the Kingdom's global competitiveness in these areas.

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Saudi Arabia Says Determined to Cooperate with Int’l Partners to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Says Determined to Cooperate with Int’l Partners to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim affirmed that the Kingdom's efforts in international forums and its role as an effective partner in the G20 have contributed to developing policies and programs that help enhance global economic stability and reduce development gaps between countries.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on the occasion of the G20 Leaders' Summit that was held on November 18-19, Alibrahim said the G20 countries share development visions and aspirations, and that member states endeavor to increase international cooperation and build strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals.

The group also seeks to use member countries’ expertise in various fields when setting the agenda of the G20 Leaders' Summit every year, to urgently respond to accelerating global challenges and provide innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing the well-being of individuals and societies.

Alibrahim pointed out, in his statement, that the Development Working Group focused during the Brazilian presidency in 2024 on addressing the most prominent global issues and challenges facing developing countries, most notably reducing gender inequality, and ensuring the provision of water and basic services, adding that the Kingdom was keen to present a balanced approach that seeks to provide the necessary means of support to help developing countries advance and build their economic and social capabilities, and achieve equal opportunity.
Alibrahim stressed that empowering women is one of the most prominent achievements of the Kingdom, which strives to achieve gender equality and equal opportunity, and pointed to the concerted efforts in the Kingdom to create a supportive and enabling environment through regulatory and procedural reforms, and innovative programs, adding that labor market statistics indicate a 34.6% increase in the rate of women participation in the Kingdom’s workforce by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, and that they made up 42.3% of the middle management in 2023.
Alibrahim said Saudi Arabia is committed to activating the G20 dialogue on water issues, which was launched under the Kingdom’s G20 Presidency in 2020, pointing to the country’s efforts to support environmental initiatives and employ technology, research, and innovation in the water sector, citing the Global Water Organization initiative that was launched by the Crown Prince last year.
Alibrahim praised the Brazilian presidency’s proposal, which included a comprehensive approach based on national, financial, and knowledge pillars, which highlighted the need to enact evidence-based policies, develop innovative financial solutions, and have countries share best practices, based on proactive policies and measures.
The Kingdom has also worked on a number of structural reforms that have had a positive impact on its fiscal and monetary policies, targeted social support and subsidy programs, and active investment strategies. It seeks to increase international cooperation and build global partnerships, said Alibrahim, mentioning its investment in the Brazilian food company BRF, a global company concerned with the environment, social development, and sustainable consumption, and its partnership with the World Economic Forum’s open innovation platform Uplink, which aims to increase commitment to environmental regulations, adopt environmentally friendly practices, and invest in innovative technologies to address sustainable development challenges.
Alibrahim stressed that the Kingdom is moving with determination and confidence on its path toward building a prosperous and sustainable economy capable of facing global challenges, and contributing to achieving sustainable development, in cooperation with its international partners.