NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia was unanimously selected by members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for membership in the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) for the 2027–2030 term. CSTD — comprising 43 member states elected periodically — serves as the main advisory body to the UN General Assembly and ECOSOC on issues related to science and technology and their impact on development. The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) explained that the Kingdom’s election reflects its active contributions to discussions on global issues related to emerging technologies, data governance, and artificial intelligence, as well as its support for the Sustainable Development Goals. The commission noted that Saudi Arabia’s membership will contribute to monitoring the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the Global Digital Compact (GDC). This means the Kingdom will participate in the development of related international recommendations submitted to the United Nations General Assembly for adoption, and help shape a sustainable global digital environment. CST noted that the achievement was achieved in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as an active international partner within the United Nations system, particularly in the fields of communications, technology, and space. It also highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to exchange expertise with member states and international organizations, contributing to the development of a sustainable digital environment and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s global competitiveness and leadership. The commission added that Saudi Arabia chaired the commission’s 25th session in 2022, represented by CST.