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CST Governor Chaired the Saudi Delegation at the World Summit on the

Information Society “WSIS+20”

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, the technologies to achieve progress and creating a global platform to address this
Governor of the Communications, Space sustainability for all. This includes major issue. “WSIS +20” is an annual forum
and Technology Commission (CST), has holding the first Space Debris Conference organized by ITU to highlight the progress
chaired the Saudi delegation at the opening in collaboration with the International of it projects and outcomes and promote
of the World Summit on the Information Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the international collaboration. In this year’s
Society “WSIS+20” held in Geneva, United Nations Office for Outer Space edition, the forum is celebrating 20 years
Switzerland, with the attendance of Ms. Affairs (UNOOSA), with the aim of raising of the international effort in harnessing
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General international awareness about the technology to enable sustainable
of the International Telecommunication challenges posed by space debris and development and bridge the digital divide.
Union (ITU) and Mr. Abdulmohsen Majed
Bin Khothaila, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent
Representative to the UN in Geneva, and
the participation of senior officials from
governmental and private entities. H.E.
highlighted that Saudi Arabia is keen to
promoting collaboration, opening enabling
paths to implement “WSIS +20” outcomes
and achieving SDGs, through our collective
efforts to fulfill a sustainable digital
future for all. Altamimi indicated that
sustainability is one of the Kingdom‘s top
priorities which leads to achieving 96% of
the ITU’s “Connect 2030" program during
2022, through its initiatives that support
innovation in the ICT sector, integrate to
bridge the digital divide, and promote
collaboration among ITU's members and
stakeholders. H.E. concluded his speech
by noting the Kingdom’s aspirations to
open new horizons through new space

Accelerate the Progress Towards Achieving the SDG: Saudi Arabia Perspective

Saudi Arabia represented by the
Communications, Space and Technology
Commission (CST) held the “Accelerating
SDGs Development “workshop during the
World Summit on the Information Society
“WSIS+20” in Geneva, with the attendance
of representatives of the participated
entities and international organizations.
The workshop reflects the Kingdom’s
leadership in achieving the digital
sustainable development goals through
the initiatives of government entities in
innovation and emerging technologies, with
the participation of representatives and
experts from the Ministry of Interior, the
Digital Government Authority, Saudi Data
and AI Authority (SDAIA), and the National
Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).

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