01/13/2026

Communications Minister Meets U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a meeting today in Riyadh with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg to discuss expanding partnership in artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and building partnerships that support the development of digital capabilities and technology entrepreneurship.
The officials reviewed ways to enhance joint work on technology initiatives with economic impact, empower national talent, and support the technology-innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, contributing to the growth of the digital economy and strengthening the Kingdom’s position in the smart era.