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Saudi Arabia’s CST Issues 'GameMode' Report for Q4 2023

The Communications and Space Technology Commission (CST) has released its fourth-quarter 2023 report for the "GameMode" initiative. (SPA)
The Communications and Space Technology Commission (CST) has released its fourth-quarter 2023 report for the "GameMode" initiative. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s CST Issues 'GameMode' Report for Q4 2023

The Communications and Space Technology Commission (CST) has released its fourth-quarter 2023 report for the "GameMode" initiative. (SPA)
The Communications and Space Technology Commission (CST) has released its fourth-quarter 2023 report for the "GameMode" initiative. (SPA)

The Communications and Space Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia has released its fourth-quarter 2023 report for the "GameMode" initiative. The report included a series of guidelines for improving the quality of Internet connections for online games, as well as home network setup and network device efficiency guidelines, CST said in a press release.
The report also highlighted the steps to participate in achieving the objectives of the "GameMode" initiative, by registering for a "Meqyas fixed internet" device, which allows the user to know the internet performance of the most popular apps and online games. The report keeps up with the latest games and includes performance indicators in its periodic editions, which are published quarterly, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The "GameMode" initiative increases competitiveness among telecom service providers to provide the best experience for players while raising the level of transparency in the market by publishing data and indicators' results, along with enabling investors and interested parties to view market performance indicators in Saudi Arabia.

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IMF Underlines Saudi Arabia’s Leadership in Data Centers, Hails Personal Data Protection Law

The IMF commended the Kingdom’s issuance of the Personal Data Protection Law, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strong data governance and privacy. (Getty Images/AFP)
The IMF commended the Kingdom’s issuance of the Personal Data Protection Law, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strong data governance and privacy. (Getty Images/AFP)
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IMF Underlines Saudi Arabia’s Leadership in Data Centers, Hails Personal Data Protection Law

The IMF commended the Kingdom’s issuance of the Personal Data Protection Law, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strong data governance and privacy. (Getty Images/AFP)
The IMF commended the Kingdom’s issuance of the Personal Data Protection Law, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strong data governance and privacy. (Getty Images/AFP)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) underscored Saudi Arabia's leading position in the number of data centers among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, reflecting the Kingdom’s significant progress in developing digital infrastructure.

This advancement is closely linked to rapid growth in the fields of data and artificial intelligence, led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the national entity responsible for development, processing, and regulatory efforts in collaboration with relevant sectors.

In its recent study titled “Digital Transformation in the Gulf Cooperation Council Economies”, the IMF praised Saudi Arabia’s establishment of SDAIA as an independent authority in 2019 and highlighted the launch of the National Strategy for Data and AI.

The IMF also commended the Kingdom’s issuance of the Personal Data Protection Law, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strong data governance and privacy. The law seeks to create a dynamic regulatory environment that keeps pace with technological developments while safeguarding individual and institutional rights in line with global standards.

As part of its strategic initiatives, SDAIA is developing and operating sustainable data centers that meet international benchmarks and are certified by the Uptime Institute—the global authority on data center classifications. These facilities are also recognized for their energy efficiency, featuring low power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratings.

The IMF further noted the Kingdom’s success in launching a series of digital platforms that have accelerated progress across key sectors. These platforms have contributed to improving quality of life, enhancing service reliability and accessibility, and advancing the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.