Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is a Saudi Arabian government ministry established in 1926, originally as the Post, Telegraph, and Telephone Directorate. It was renamed in 2003 and is responsible for regulating and developing the telecommunications, information technology, and digital transformation sectors in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, MCIT is led by Minister Abdullah Alswaha and plays a crucial role in aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance the digital economy and infrastructure. MCIT supervises the communications and IT sector, proposing policies and implementing strategies focused on digital integration, e-government, and innovation.