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Saudi Arabia’s Balady Platform Shares its Experience at SDG Digital Event

Balady platform was selected from among 300 regional and international technical initiatives to present its experience. SPA
Balady platform was selected from among 300 regional and international technical initiatives to present its experience. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s Balady Platform Shares its Experience at SDG Digital Event

Balady platform was selected from among 300 regional and international technical initiatives to present its experience. SPA
Balady platform was selected from among 300 regional and international technical initiatives to present its experience. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Balady digital city platform shared its pioneering experience in digital municipal operations services at the high-level SDG Digital event in New York.

The event was convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

The Saudi platform presented its experience in providing innovative services aiming to enrich the future of dwellers of Saudi cities and improve their quality of life and prosperity through its digital municipal service system.

Balady platform was selected from among 300 regional and international technical initiatives to present its experience about challenges facing the achievement of sustainable development.

The platform showcased its pioneering efforts in leading urban development and providing innovative municipal services globally to exchange global expertise with other participating parties at the event.

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KACST Successfully Localizes, Develops Energy-Efficient Blue LED Technology

The successful localization of the technology enhances the Kingdom’s global competitiveness and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. SPA
The successful localization of the technology enhances the Kingdom’s global competitiveness and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. SPA
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KACST Successfully Localizes, Develops Energy-Efficient Blue LED Technology

The successful localization of the technology enhances the Kingdom’s global competitiveness and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. SPA
The successful localization of the technology enhances the Kingdom’s global competitiveness and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. SPA

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) successfully localized and developed blue light-emitting diode (LED) technology, which is used in modern energy-efficient lighting applications.
The achievement reflects the National Laboratory's efforts to establish infrastructure to support research, development, and innovation. It also highlights the training and qualification of national talents in designing and manufacturing electronic chips through KACST's Saudi Semiconductor Program.
The successful localization of this technology enhances the Kingdom’s global competitiveness and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to achieve industrial and technological leadership. It boosts local content in non-oil sectors, contributing to economic diversification and sustainable development.
The blue LED technology offers promising solutions in modern lighting by reducing energy consumption by up to 80%, increasing efficiency to 200 lumens per watt compared to traditional bulbs' 16 lumens per watt, and extending lifespan by 20 times compared to conventional technologies.
The technology helps reduce electronic waste and lowers greenhouse-gas emissions by more than six times, making it a key pillar in supporting global efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Saudi Arabia.