RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, or CST, has been selected to host the Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 event in Riyadh.

The International Telecommunication Union announced the selection of the Kingdom as the host of the symposium on Wednesday.

Confirming the announcement, the CST said: “The ITU selected Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, to host the upcoming GSR 2025 in Riyadh.

“Since its launch in the year 2000, this global annual event targets senior officials, policymakers, regulators and industry players from around the world, and brings together heads of national ICT regulatory authorities and the leaders of private sector from over 193 countries where it represents an international platform to discuss aspects related to policies and digital regulations,” the CST added.

The selection of the Kingdom represented by the CST to host the event reflected the international community’s confidence in Saudi Arabia’s active role and contributions in achieving the goals set by the ITU, it said.

“This selection reflects the global recognition of Saudi Arabia’s pioneering role and contributions in achieving the ITU goals toward the ICT sector,” the CST said on its official website.

Organized by the ITU, the symposium gathers together ministers and heads of national bodies regulating the communications and technology sector, and represents the largest international event held annually for the ICT regulators.

Focusing on workers in the digital field from 193 countries, the symposium discusses the most prominent challenges and solutions to issues of digital policies and regulations at the international level.

RIYADH: Turkish police have arrested a man suspected of insulting and threatening a group of Saudi tourists in Istanbul with a knife.

Istanbul’s police department said they arrested a 43-year-old man seen in a viral video wielding a knife and threatening the Saudi visitors while yelling anti-Arab remarks.

The man was under the influence of alcohol when the attack took place at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, police said.

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Turkiye confirmed the arrest and thanked local authorities for their quick response.