RIYADH – Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are working together to develop a framework for cooperation in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technology. The agreement was made during a meeting between the Director General of Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA), Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, and the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), Haitham Alohaly.
The meeting, held at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) in Riyadh, focused on building a cooperative relationship between the two regulatory bodies. Discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration on regulating AI, space technology, and sharing infrastructure.
The partnership signals a mutual effort to tackle the complexities of new technologies and work together on future-oriented communication sectors. By sharing expertise on regulatory frameworks for AI and space technology, both nations aim to ensure responsible growth and innovation. This collaboration is set to lay a foundation for enhanced digital cooperation between Somalia and Saudi Arabia.
