Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have established a new collaboration framework aimed at strengthening cooperation in the regulation and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies. The agreement was formalised during discussions in Riyadh between Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director-General of Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA), and Haitham Alohaly, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), on the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), according to a report by Space in Africa.
The talks focused on advancing regulatory frameworks, setting common standards and exploring joint opportunities in infrastructure for emerging technologies. The partnership seeks to create a cooperative system for overseeing the rapidly expanding AI and space sectors, particularly within developing economies.
As part of the agreement, Somalia and Saudi Arabia will work together on knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy development to encourage innovation while ensuring responsible and ethical use of new technologies. A central goal is to design regulatory systems that both maximise societal benefits and address potential risks linked to AI and space projects. Officials also noted that the collaboration will examine opportunities for infrastructure sharing and broader digital cooperation, with the aim of driving faster technological progress in both nations.
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