Topic: 2025 – Protecting and Empowering Youth in Digital Spaces
Country: Saudi Arabia
Delegate Name: Gwyneth Wyckoff
Human Rights Council
Protecting and Empowering youth in the digital spaces
Saudi Arabia
Portage Central High School
In this coming age where technology is the focal point of everyday life it is important to have a stance on if technology use should be limited to certain ages or if it should be limited at all. The delegation of Saudi Arabia, for one, is trying to become a “global powerhouse” in the field of technology, more specifically in Artificial intelligence.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia understands the implications of youth in the digital space since 15% of our GDP is coming from the digital economy. For one, many young people living outside of the cities, in rural areas, suffer from digital literacy issues. This is a huge issue due to the fact that by 2023, 98% of those who lived in urban areas had access to technology, however those living in rural areas are without access to technology due to the overall lack of infrastructure and again the lack of digital literacy. Saudi Arabia helping citizens to access technology is quite important since people of all ages thrive within these digital spaces.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is moving towards a brighter future with technology. With using the Vision 2030 initiative to build a more prosperous future for the people of Saudi Arabia. Through Vision 2030 there is a focus on the youth enriching financial, cultural, and geopolitical position within the world.
Sources
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/tech/saudi-arabia-ai-powerhouse
https://www.hoover.org/research/youth-technology-and-political-change-saudi-arabia
