Saudi Arabia is discussing enhancing international cooperation and raising awareness of the importance of sustainable internet development during the IGF Internet Governance Forum, which will be hosted by Riyadh next December.
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the nineteenth edition of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh from December 15 to 19, with the aim of improving internet governance, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Wednesday.
Details of the 19th session of the global Internet Governance Forum
The igf global Internet Governance Forum, which will be held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center, will bring together global experts with the participation of more than 10 thousand people from 160 countries, as well as more than a thousand international speakers, and about 300 sessions and workshops.
The igf global Internet Governance Forum aims to discuss and formulate international policies related to internet governance in cooperation between governments, the private sector, and the non-profit sector.
History and objectives of the global Internet Governance Forum
According to the official website of the IGF, the forum, which has been organized since 2006, is dedicated to facilitating a common understanding of how to maximize digital opportunities and address digital risks and challenges.
The forum, organized annually by the United Nations, also seeks to address policy issues related to internet governance, exchange experiences, knowledge and best practices, in addition to identifying new digital challenges and finding solutions to them. It also aims to strengthen international cooperation and raise awareness of the importance of the sustainable development of the internet.
Saudi Arabia hosts the global Internet Governance Forum
The choice of the kingdom to host the Global Forum highlights the great potential that Saudi Arabia has in the fields of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and digital governance. This choice also reflects the kingdom’s vision to strengthen its position as a leading destination for hosting international technical conferences and exhibitions.
The kingdom is committed to supporting international cooperation to build a prosperous digital society, and strives to lead the region towards the development of sustainable and innovative technical solutions, which enhances its pivotal role in shaping the future of digitalization at the global level, in order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
