Saudi Communications Minister Meets with ITU Secretary-General, Global Tech Leaders

The discussions in Davos focused on stimulating partnerships and initiatives aimed at connecting the world and the importance of seizing opportunities in generative artificial intelligence. SPA
The discussions in Davos focused on stimulating partnerships and initiatives aimed at connecting the world and the importance of seizing opportunities in generative artificial intelligence. SPA
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Saudi Communications Minister Meets with ITU Secretary-General, Global Tech Leaders

The discussions in Davos focused on stimulating partnerships and initiatives aimed at connecting the world and the importance of seizing opportunities in generative artificial intelligence. SPA
The discussions in Davos focused on stimulating partnerships and initiatives aimed at connecting the world and the importance of seizing opportunities in generative artificial intelligence. SPA

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha has discussed with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ways to enhance cooperation and digital inclusion.

The discussion in Davos on Monday also focused on stimulating partnerships and initiatives aimed at connecting the world, empowering individuals, and protecting the planet.

The meeting, held as part of the Saudi delegation's participation in the annual World Economic Forum meeting, emphasized the significance of expanding partnerships to foster the digital economy's growth.

It also highlighted the importance of seizing opportunities in generative artificial intelligence, developing national digital skills, and enabling digital entrepreneurship.

Al-Swaha also met with various leaders of prominent global technology and innovation companies to enhance partnerships in the digital economy and innovation sectors.

The discussions focused on developing solutions and technologies related to cloud computing, generative artificial intelligence, and enhancing the digital capabilities of Saudis in emerging technologies and localizing digital content.

Additionally, the minister conducted meetings with the founder and CEO of Scale AI, Alexander Wang and President and CEO of the Ericsson Group Borje Ekholm to explore partnerships, exchange expertise, and foster the growth of the digital economy and innovation.



Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA Receives ISO Certificate for Global Information Security Standards

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA Receives ISO Certificate for Global Information Security Standards
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Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA Receives ISO Certificate for Global Information Security Standards

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA Receives ISO Certificate for Global Information Security Standards

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) received on Tuesday the ISO 27001:2022 certificate for implementing accurate and comprehensive standards in data protection and ensuring information security in the Saudi Private Network for Government Integration (SPINE).

SPINE is one of SDAIA's products designed to connect over 300 government entities to exchange data and services and unify the connection mechanism to reduce financial costs.

SDAIA National Information Center Director Dr. Esam bin Abdullah Al-Wagait received the certificate in the presence of several SDAIA officials and the national team that worked on this achievement.

SDAIA obtained the global certificate after applying best practices and standards in areas such as risk management, data protection, maintaining information confidentiality, and ensuring business continuity in networks, communications, data exchange, and services.

The ISO 27001:2022 certificate is an international standard that defines the requirements for creating, implementing, and improving the processing of security challenges in modern technology, such as data protection, cyber threats, and ensuring business continuity.

Such certificates help in raising the quality of information-security management, boosting confidence in SDAIA's ability to protect sensitive information and manage risks. Obtaining the certificate is part of the global trend towards adopting best practices in the field of information security.

The certificate is part of a series of global certificates that SDAIA has obtained in the field of data and AI, reflecting its commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality and institutional excellence in all areas.