Saudi Arabia, ITU Discuss 6G, Space Technologies and Global AI Cooperation at Doha Meeting
DOHA, November 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin in Doha to discuss expanding cooperation on sixth-generation (6G) networks, space technologies and artificial intelligence, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), with Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Haitham AlOhaly also attending.
Discussions focused on strengthening Saudi Arabia's longstanding relationship with the ITU, which spans more than 77 years, and identifying opportunities for closer cooperation in telecommunications infrastructure, advanced connectivity and space-related technologies.
The two sides also explored ways to help countries worldwide benefit from advances in artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on expanding access to emerging technologies and supporting inclusive digital development.
The talks highlighted Saudi Arabia's engagement with international partners on technological cooperation, sustainable development and efforts to ensure that digital innovation delivers benefits across countries and communities.
The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, the organization's highest policy-making body, is scheduled to run from November 9 to 27 in Doha. The gathering brings together member states to determine the ITU's strategic direction, financial priorities and leadership for the coming four years.
