Saudi Arabia Achieves Award And Three Certificates Of Excellence At WSIS Forum For Digital Innovation

Saudi Arabia has been honoured with an award and three certificates of excellence at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum. This event, organised by the UN International Telecommunication Union in collaboration with UN regulators, took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Saudi Arabia's innovative projects were recognised for their outstanding performance among entries from over 194 countries.

The Ministry of Education represented Saudi Arabia and won the grand prize in e-learning for its national platform "Madrasati." This digital learning management system supports general education by facilitating all forms of digital education. It aims to improve educational quality and enrich learning experiences. Madrasati serves more than six million students and around 500,000 teachers across the Kingdom, playing a crucial role in advancing digital transformation in education.

Saudi Arabia also received three certificates of excellence for various projects. The Technical Enablement Program for Non-Profit Organizations, submitted by stc, provides advanced digital solutions to empower the third sector. This initiative helps organisations focus on impact rather than operational challenges, enabling them to scale services sustainably.

The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IAIO), another recognised project, was submitted by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). This global competition, held under UNESCO's auspices in Slovenia, involved 90 students from 25 countries. Out of these participants, 36 students earned medals.

AI Platform for Animal Health

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture submitted the AI Platform for Animal Health project. This platform uses artificial intelligence to analyse veterinary disease data across Saudi Arabia. It aids in predicting future outbreaks and enables clinics and the ministry to take preventive measures while raising awareness among farmers.

These accomplishments highlight Saudi Arabia's progress in enhancing its digital infrastructure within the communications and technology sector. They also demonstrate the Kingdom's commitment to nurturing national talent and keeping pace with global advancements across key sectors such as government services, healthcare, education, and entertainment. The Kingdom's leadership provides unwavering support for these initiatives.

With inputs from SPA