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Saudi Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia ranks second among G20 in the ICT Regulatory Tracker Index
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia achieved an exceptional accomplishment by securing second place among the G20 countries in the ICT Regulatory Tracker index issued by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 2024. The achievement confirms Saudi Arabia's remarkable progress in telecommunications and technology regulations, enhancing regulatory innovation, building cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and implementing effective market oversight mechanisms. It also demonstrates Saudi Arabia's dedication to providing an attractive regulatory environment that stimulates investment and accelerates digital economic growth, solidifying its position as a global regulatory leader. The index aims to support decision-makers and regulatory entities in keeping pace with developments in the vital sector, as it measures the maturity of ICT regulatory frameworks across 194 countries. It is based on 50 criteria divided into four main pillars: regulatory authority, regulatory mandates, regulatory regime, and competition framework. The achievement extends Saudi Arabia's series of international successes in the telecom and technology sector, as it continues to enhance its global position by achieving the highest classifications and advanced rankings. Saudi Arabia maintained second place among G20 countries in the ICT Development Index for two consecutive years, and it achieved second place among the G20 countries in the United Nations' Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII).
Leaders
20-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Ranks 2nd Among G20 in ITU's ICT Regulatory Tracker Index
Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone by ranking second among G20 countries in the 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations. This accomplishment reflects the Kingdom's substantial progress in the field of telecommunications and digital regulation. It highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to regulatory innovation, the development of advanced digital infrastructure, and the implementation of effective market oversight. The result also underscores the Kingdom's dedication to fostering a regulatory environment that attracts investment and drives digital economic growth, reinforcing its standing as a global leader in regulatory excellence. The ICT Regulatory Tracker is designed to support policymakers and regulators in navigating the rapidly evolving ICT sector. It evaluates the maturity of ICT regulatory frameworks in 194 countries, using 50 indicators grouped into four key pillars: regulatory authority, regulatory mandates, regulatory regime, and competition framework. This recognition adds to a growing list of international achievements by Saudi Arabia in the telecom and technology sectors. The Kingdom has consistently maintained top-tier rankings, including second place among G20 nations in both the ICT Development Index for two consecutive years and the UN's Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII). Related Topics : Saudi Finance Minister Leads Delegation at G20 FMCBG Meeting in South Africa Saudi Arabia Participates at G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Brazil 3.9 BILLION PEOPLE ARE USING THE INTERNET Eastern Region Waterfronts: Top Ramadan Spots Offering Serene Spiritual Experience Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Gulf Insider
13-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Ranks 4th And Riyadh 3rd Globally In Digital Services
Saudi Arabia ranked fourth globally in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 2024 (EGDI 2024). The Kingdom jumped 25 places in the EGDI 2024 to be among the group of leading countries worldwide. It also ranked second among the G20 countries and first regionally in the digital services index in addition to achieving seventh place in the e-participation index. The city of Riyadh has achieved third place out of 193 cities around the world. Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital Government Authority Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha expressed his thanks and appreciation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the unlimited support that the technical and digital sector receives and the efforts being made to support the digital transformation in the government sector. Al-Swaha said that this leap and historical position of the Kingdom is the result of the support from the Crown Prince, noting that this support has culminated in Saudi Arabia's digital superiority and leadership, which reflects the plans and programs of Saudi Vision 2030. 'At the same time, it enhances the Kingdom's role as an effective and influential leader in the digital economy at the regional and global levels,' he said while stressing the Kingdom's determination to move forward in the journey of leadership, pioneering and transformation towards a national economy based on innovation. For his part, Governor of the Digital Government Authority Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan explained that the Kingdom's continued advancement in the United Nations E-Government Development Index reflects the support of the wise leadership to provide the best government digital services to all segments of beneficiaries. He appreciated the keenness and follow-up that the digital government has received through the executive programs of Saudi Vision 2030, saying that this had a great impact on advancing its ranking in the index, through reforms and investments that contributed to enhancing the efficiency of joint work by adopting emerging technologies and launching many digital initiatives and products. 'The efforts of the Digital Government Authority, in partnership and integration with all government agencies, have contributed to the Kingdom reaching this advanced position. This is through working to adopt the latest digital solutions to enhance the maturity of digital government services, launching a set of regulations and guidelines, providing advisory programs, and encouraging promising leaders and competencies in the field of digital transformation,' he added. The UN report praised the Kingdom's great development in the field of digital government, as it achieved the sixth rank globally, and the Kingdom has witnessed qualitative investments over the past years since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. The Kingdom jumped in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII) by 53 ranks, and achieved remarkable progress in the Human Capital Index (HCI) with an advancement of 31 ranks. The report also highlighted the Electronic Services Index (OSI) and the qualitative leap of 67 ranks to occupy the fourth rank globally in 2024, in addition to the maturity of government digital regulations that reached 100 percent. The percentage of availability and sharing of open government data for citizens and business sectors reached 100 percent. Saudi Arabia advanced 60 ranks in electronic participation and consultations directed to individuals and business sectors. It is noteworthy that the E-Government Development Index is one of the most important international indicators for more than 20 years and is issued every two years. It reflects the impact of structural reforms in increasing productivity, raising efficiency and improving the experience through the development of digital governments of the member states of the United Nations. The reports it issues are a basic reference for measuring government performance among all countries of the world.
