Saudi Telecom Group 'stc' is a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), within the main market platform, with a disclosed capital of SAR50 billion. It was established by Royal Decree No. M/35 in 1998, and is headquartered in Riyadh. The group offers numerous innovative digital solutions and contributes to leading the digital transformation at the regional level. It operates in the fields of telecommunications and information technology, digital infrastructure,...
The robot 'Sara' is the first robot in the world to be made in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, capable of speaking and making jokes in the local dialect. As part of the Kingdom's strategy to localize technology and various industries and employ artificial intelligence, the robot 'Sara' was unveiled during the LEAP 23 conference held in Riyadh from February 6 to 9, 2023, under the theme 'Into New Worlds'. TV interview with Sara A television interview aired by ...
The Saudi Open Data Portal is a central electronic platform dedicated to collecting data from ministries and government entities and making it accessible to beneficiaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the key initiatives within the national open data strategy, aiming to establish a public database to enable transparency, encourage community participation, and foster innovation. Role of the Saudi Open Data Portal The main role of the portal is to publish datasets from ministries a...
Cloud Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are one of the enablers of digital transformation, aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. They are overseen and regulated by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission to build a digital economy that enhances innovative investments. Cloud computing serves as an important alternative to information technology (IT) resources for institutions and companies worldwide, offering solutions that meet global standards and contributing to...
Metaverse Academy is the result of a partnership between Tuwaiq Academy and Meta Company, making it the first specialized academy of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. It is also supported by Simplon, the leading French social enterprise that provides comprehensive digital skills training services. Goals and tracks of Metaverse Academy The academy seeks to qualify trained national cadres to support opportunities and businesses in the metaverse field and its various technologies aroun...
Smart Robots in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are one of the technological tools adopted by the Kingdom as part of its strategy to keep pace with digital transformation. They are among the applications of artificial intelligence that contribute to the development of infrastructure and enhance an environment that enables the public, private, and non-profit sectors to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Characteristics of smart robots in the Kingdom Robots are used in the service sector to prov...
The Tech Research Challenge Initiative is a quarterly initiative focused on addressing technical challenges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was launched by the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) in 2021, in partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), and in collaboration with Saudi companies, universities, and research centers. The initiative aims to localize the information technology sector in line with Vision 2030 and to encourage research, develop...
LEAP is a global tech conference. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched its first edition in 2022 in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the slogan "An Eye on the Stars," in cooperation with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones. LEAP will discuss the future of technologies and their role in the prosperity of humanity. LEAP aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's position at the international level, and become a hub and a t...
The Line is located in NEOM , northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a project to build a city with a new concept of sustainable urban development and has several advantages, including: It overlooks approximately 13 percent of global trade movement due to its location on the Red Sea coast. The city spans a width of two hundred m, stretching over 170 km, with an elevation of five hundred m above sea level. It is designed to accommodate around nine million residents and will be built ove...
Role of cybersecurity in the Kingdom Cybersecurity in the Kingdom consists of the nation's efforts in providing a safe environment for digital processes and data through an effective security system. Moreover, it seeks to develop, implement and supervise the national cybersecurity strategy. Cybersecurity in the Kingdom is a crucial governmental body supported by the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones. The first cybersecurity ...
Saudi Arabia National Spatial Reference System (SANSRS) is one of the programs within the National Geodetic Infrastructure at the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information. It is a fixed reference system that defines Cartesian coordinates, longitude, latitude, elevation, scale, gravity, and orientation throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1 2 The National Spatial Reference System consists of the following geodetic components: Geodetic Reference Frame (KSA-GRF), Vertical Referen...