The Kingdom’s leadership believes in digital and international cooperation.
1949
Became an ITU Member
1965
Became an ITU Council Member
8th
Largest financial contributor to the ITU
Key Figures
From smart cities to green tourism, Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects are shaping the future today. These bold initiatives drive sustainability, digital transformation, and global collaboration—building a tomorrow where no one is left behind.
Council membership is a platform to advance innovation, foster global collaboration, and help ensure no one is left behind. As a Council member, Saudi Arabia’s role is not merely symbolic — it is strategic, impactful, and rooted in concrete actions.
Elevating Digital
Cooperation
Fostering Digital
Innovation
Empowering an Intelligent
Digital Economy
We actively engage in multilateral international bodies to advance global digital cooperation and collaboration, supporting socio-economic development through inclusive partnerships, capacity-building, and shared innovation.
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Saudi Arabia sponsors high-level activities and actively contributes to the WSIS+20 overall review. The Kingdom continues to support efforts that strengthen multistakeholder engagement and align global digital priorities.
Partner of ITU 160th Anniversary
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its deep commitment to the Union’s mission and its legacy as a long-standing strategic partner in global digital development.
Assistance in Telecommunication/ICT in ITU Regions
We help strengthen representation and participation in global ICT forums, especially in the fields of communications, space, and technology.
Global Digital Compact (GDC)
Saudi Arabia is actively involved in shaping the GDC as a part of the Summit of the Future.
Our contributions aim to ensure that the Compact promotes equity, sustainability, and development-oriented digital governance.
Connecting Humanity
Saudi Arabia partnered with the ITU on the development of the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint which builds on ITU’s original 2020 Connecting Humanity Study, by identifying critical gaps and anticipated costs for addressing them.
Digital Regulation Network (DRN)
We believe the digital economy must be sustainable by design. We invest in green infrastructure, clean technologies and responsible innovation. We are committed to building a smart, resilient economy that supports both people and planet.
We champion inclusive digital transformation by expanding access to e-government services, investing in digital literacy and AI-driven upskilling programs, with a focus on empowering women and youth within the digital economy. We advance the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while driving global initiatives to bridge the digital divide.
E-Government
Services
Empowering
Women Leaders
Bridging the
Digital Divide
Youth Empowerment &
Digital Upskilling
AI Infrastructure &
Talent Development
Quantum
Innovation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has actively contributed to various groups across the ITU sectors, consistently building strong consensus with all partners to advance ITU’s goals. In doing so, the Kingdom remains committed to overcoming any challenges that may arise during regular and special meetings.
We are dedicated to strengthening both regional and international partnerships in support of the ITU’s mission. As part of these ongoing efforts, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has submitted its candidacy for membership in the ITU Council for the 2027–2030 term.
The election will take place during the Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, from 09 November to 27 November 2026.
