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Saudi minister discusses AI and 6G opportunities with ITU secretary-general

Saudi communications minister met the ITU secretary-general in Doha to discuss expanding cooperation in AI, connectivity, and sixth-generation technologies.

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Saudi minister and ITU chief meet in Doha

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Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha met with International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, joined by Communications, Space and Technology Commission Governor Haitham bin Abdulrahman Al-Ohali, during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP26) in Doha.

The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Saudi Arabia and the ITU, which has spanned more than 77 years, and explored expanding cooperation in connectivity, space, and sixth-generation (6G) technologies.

The two sides also discussed enabling the world to benefit from artificial intelligence opportunities, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a trusted partner in supporting international efforts to build an inclusive digital future and harness technology for sustainable development.

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