06/02/2024

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Reviews Latest Strategic Plans for Digital and Innovative Projects in NEOM

The 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 of Saudi Arabia's city of the future, according to a press release from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

During the tour, Al-Swaha met with NEOM's Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Nadhmi Al-Nasr and the senior executive team at Tonomus. 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 His Royal Highness 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.