Saudi Arabia: The Communication and Information Technology Commission grant network licenses to foreign operators
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 Jan 2020 in force
12 Jan 2020 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) granted network licenses to foreign operators to increase FDI in the ICT sector
On 12 January 2020, The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has released a Request for Application (RFA) to issue foreign mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) with licenses, enabling them to invest in Saudi Arabia. The deci…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announces granting network licenses to foreign operators to increase FDI in the ICT sector
In January 2020, The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) granted network licenses to foreign operators to increase FDI in the ICT sector.
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government