{"id":85391,"date":"2026-02-18T23:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=85391"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:46:55","slug":"saudi-founding-day-underscores-the-kingdoms-transition-toward-a-secure-digital-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/02\/18\/saudi-founding-day-underscores-the-kingdoms-transition-toward-a-secure-digital-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Founding Day underscores the Kingdom\u2019s transition toward a secure digital economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Vision 2030 drives investment in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation to strengthen global competitiveness<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RIYADH: <strong>Gulf Tech News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The Founding Day anniversary falls on February 22 each year , embodying the deep historical roots of the Saudi state since its establishment in 1727, and reflecting the journey of a nation that has succeeded in laying the foundations of stability and establishing a renewed development model.<br>Building on this legacy, the Kingdom is moving forward at an accelerated pace toward establishing a digital economy driven by innovation, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Digital transformation has emerged as a central pillar of Saudi Arabia\u2019s economic strategy, supported by expanded adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital government platforms, alongside the rollout of smart city projects. These initiatives are enhancing efficiency across key sectors, improving productivity, and strengthening investor confidence in the Kingdom\u2019s economic outlook.<br>Cybersecurity strengthens digital resilience<br>As Saudi Arabia expands its digital footprint, cybersecurity has become a critical national priority to protect infrastructure, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure operational continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Industry data indicates that 86% of organizations globally experienced at least one cybersecurity breach in 2024, while 28% reported five or more incidents. The figures highlight the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats and reinforce the need for robust cybersecurity frameworks to support economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-19-at-12.34.25-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85393\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Founding Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Safeguarding critical national infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Sami Alshwairakh, Senior Regional Director Sales at Fortinet Saudi Arabia, said Founding Day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the Kingdom\u2019s strong foundations and its progress toward building a modern, innovation-driven economy.<br>\u201cFounding Day reflects Saudi Arabia\u2019s strength, unity, and rich heritage, which have helped shape a resilient economy and a promising digital future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cWe are proud to support the Kingdom\u2019s digital transformation under Vision 2030, contributing to economic growth, technological advancement, and global competitiveness. Our mission is clear: to secure Saudi Arabia\u2019s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure in alignment with the national cybersecurity framework, ensuring sustainable and secure innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Digital infrastructure supports innovation and growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Alshwairakh said Saudi Arabia continues to advance its digital ecosystem through smart city initiatives, AI-driven industries, and cloud-first government services, creating a secure foundation that supports innovation and economic diversification.<br>He added that strengthening infrastructure resilience and protecting critical sectors remain key priorities, supported by advanced cybersecurity capabilities designed to enhance threat visibility, reduce operational risk, and ensure business continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Investing in cybersecurity talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Alshwairakh also highlighted the importance of developing national cybersecurity capabilities, noting that the global cybersecurity workforce gap exceeds 4.7 million professionals.<br>He said investing in training, skills development, and knowledge transfer is essential to building sustainable cybersecurity capacity and strengthening institutional readiness to address evolving digital threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Advancing toward a competitive digital future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Drawing on its three-century legacy, Saudi Arabia continues to advance toward a technology-driven economic future, with digital transformation playing a key role in improving productivity, diversifying revenue streams, and strengthening economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The Kingdom\u2019s continued investment in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity reflects its commitment to safeguarding economic progress while reinforcing its position as a regional leader in the digital economy.<br>As Saudi Arabia marks Founding Day, the occasion highlights the nation\u2019s ability to honor its historic foundations while accelerating its transition toward a secure, innovation-led, and globally competitive digital future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vision 2030 drives investment in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation to strengthen global competitiveness RIYADH: Gulf Tech News The Founding Day anniversary falls on February 22 each year , embodying the deep historical roots of the Saudi state since its establishment in 1727, and reflecting the journey of a nation that has succeeded in laying &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":85392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[645],"tags":[5227,946],"class_list":["post-85391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conference-events","tag-saudi-founding-day","tag-technology-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - 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