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SAUDI ARABIA Issue dated 08/05/2019

Mohammed bin Salman builds cyber-shield with Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)

The development of Saudi Arabia's cyber-security sector, which Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a priority, is being spearheaded by the part-publicly owned Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE). The firm is looking to develop while being mindful of the internal and regional power balance. [...] (454 words)

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