Saudi Arabia, represented by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), participated in the annual meeting of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development as a member of the committee. The meeting aims to promote digital transformation, develop global digital economy, bridging the digital divide and provide ICT services.
The meeting titled "Towards a Resilient, Safe, and Inclusive Digital Future" took place in New York, USA, and featured global leading figures from government and private sectors. The meeting focused on enabling different sectors to work in collaboration in shaping the digital future, improving the resilience of digital infrastructure to handle unexpected crises, and exploring future trends in digital technology and its effects on everyday life.
the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development is a UN committee Led by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Carlos Slim Helù of Mexico, it is co-chaired by ITU’s Secretary-General and UNESCO Director-General. It comprises several key decision-makers in the ICT sector, along with senior officials from various countries.
Source: https://www.cst.gov.sa/en/mediacenter/pressreleases/Pages/2024092001.aspx