11/08/2026

MCIT Minister Discusses Expanding Connectivity and Opportunities in AI, Space, and 6G with ITU Secretary-General

Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Doreen Bogdan-Martin, in the presence of Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Eng. Haitham AlOhaly, on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar.
 The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Saudi Arabia and the ITU, spanning more than 77 years, and expanding cooperation in connectivity, space, and sixth-generation (6G) technologies. Discussions also explored ways to enable countries worldwide to benefit from the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a trusted partner in advancing international efforts to build an inclusive digital future, harness technology for the benefit of humanity, and achieve sustainable development.