MCIT
Headquartered in , Saudi Arabia
Internet Exchange Operator
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Saudi Arabia is dedicated to building a prosperous digital society. They focus on developing skills and empowering national capacities to accelerate digital transformation, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. MCIT has launched numerous initiatives, including the Future Skills program, Digital Entrepreneurship Center, and Technology Foresight Center. They aim to create quality job opportunities, support digital entrepreneurship and innovation, and achieve economic sustainability.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Saudi Arabia has also launched the Saudi Arabian Internet Exchange (SAIX) in collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). SAIX is a non-profit initiative aimed at optimizing internet traffic performance within the Kingdom by reducing latency and improving the localization of content and traffic. This initiative is part of MCIT's broader efforts to enhance the digital infrastructure and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030. SAIX provides a neutral exchange point that enables efficient peering between national and international networks, fostering a robust and healthy internet ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Saudi Arabia has also launched the Saudi Arabian Internet Exchange (SAIX) in collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). SAIX is a non-profit initiative aimed at optimizing internet traffic performance within the Kingdom by reducing latency and improving the localization of content and traffic. This initiative is part of MCIT's broader efforts to enhance the digital infrastructure and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030. SAIX provides a neutral exchange point that enables efficient peering between national and international networks, fostering a robust and healthy internet ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.