Saudi Arabia’s Efforts in Digital Awareness and Safety
A National Journey with Global Impact Toward a Safer Digital World
Saudi Arabia has seen rapid growth in national and international programmes that strengthen digital awareness and safety, help protect children and families, and support a safer cyberspace.
DeraSafe presents selected milestones, programmes and initiatives that are directly relevant to digital awareness, using official sources.
DeraSafe independently documents selected Saudi national and international efforts using official sources. DeraSafe is not a government entity and does not represent the organizations listed on this page.
An Extended Journey
Selected milestones in chronological order. Open any milestone to read the details and visit its official source.
17 documented milestones
Launch of the International Child Protection in Cyberspace Initiative
A child protection in cyberspace initiative was announced during the International Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.
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Strategic Partnership with the International Telecommunication Union for Child Protection
A partnership supporting a global programme for child protection, empowerment, capacity building and policy development.
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Global Study on Challenges in Child Protection in Cyberspace
A study involving more than 40,000 people in 24 countries across six global regions.
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Launch of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
A campaign addressing phishing, social engineering, passwords and account protection.
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Teacher Training in Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection
A training programme that included cybersecurity and child online protection topics.
View details and official source →Establishment of the Global Cybersecurity Forum Foundation
An independent foundation with an international dimension overseeing projects connected to the Forum’s international initiatives.
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Launch of Aman, the National Cybersecurity Awareness Programme
A national programme with pathways for students, families, education providers and the wider community.
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Launch of the National Framework for Child Online Safety
A five-year national framework for child online safety developed with UNICEF experts.
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Hosting the Global Summit on Child Protection in Cyberspace
A Riyadh summit bringing together international organizations and stakeholders concerned with children and the digital environment.
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Saudi Arabia Delivers a Joint Statement on Behalf of 75 States
A joint statement at the Human Rights Council focused on capacity building and international cooperation.
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Adoption of an International Resolution on Protecting and Empowering Children in the Digital Environment
The Human Rights Council adopted resolution A/HRC/RES/59/23 without a vote; Saudi Arabia was among its principal sponsors.
View details and official source →Launch of the Child Protection in Cyberspace Index
A global index measuring countries’ and communities’ progress toward a safer digital environment for children.
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Launch of the Second ‘Back to School Through a Safe Gateway’ Campaign
A campaign for students and families covering phishing, suspicious links, passwords, updates and parental controls.
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First International Summer Research in Cybersecurity Initiative Concludes
The National Cybersecurity Authority concluded the first edition of its ten-week international summer research initiative with Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on artificial-intelligence cybersecurity research, academic mentoring and professional development.
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Third University Cybersecurity Training Program Concludes
The National Cybersecurity Authority concluded the third edition of its ten-month university training program with more than 2,000 students. The program combined specialist courses, practical exercises and a summer camp at the University of Glasgow.
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King Saud University Holds the First KSU-CTF2026 Competition
King Saud University held the first edition of its capture-the-flag competition with more than 350 registrants, 25 practical challenges across six cybersecurity domains, and specialist workshops designed to develop student and national talent.
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UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh Places Child Safety at the Center
Riyadh hosted the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from 14 to 17 September 2026. Its program included a dedicated session on children’s safety and well-being in AI-enabled digital environments, emphasizing safeguards, governance and international cooperation.
View details and official source →Ongoing National Efforts
National programmes and campaigns that build awareness and strengthen safer digital practices across society.
Aman Programme
Pathways for students, families and education providers, including exhibitions, lectures, guidance sessions and ambassadors.
Official source ↗National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
Annual campaigns addressing phishing, social engineering, passwords and account security.
Official source ↗Parental Controls
Official resources that help families manage time, content, apps and websites.
Official source ↗Back to School Through a Safe Gateway
Awareness for students, parents and the education community in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
Official source ↗Teacher Training
Capacity-building pathways in cybersecurity and child online protection.
Official source ↗National Framework for Child Online Safety
A five-year national framework developed by the Family Affairs Council with UNICEF experts.
Official source ↗Saudi Impact Beyond Borders
From a global initiative to partnership, research, a summit, an international statement, a UN resolution and a global index.
- 2020 — Global initiative
- 2020 — ITU partnership
- 2022 — Global research
- 2024 — Global summit
- 2025 — 75-country statement and UN resolution
- 2025 — Child protection index
By the Numbers
Supporting Community Efforts
Alongside official efforts, civil-society and community organizations also contribute to digital awareness, safety and child online protection.
DeraSafe presents selected documented community initiatives. Inclusion does not imply endorsement or preference.Child Protection and Empowerment in Cyberspace Campaign — December 2024
Child Care Association and Prince Talal Charitable Foundation.
Official Sources
National Cybersecurity Authority
National awareness programmes and campaigns
Visit official source ↗Global Cybersecurity Forum Foundation
International initiatives and cooperation
Visit official source ↗Family Affairs Council
Child and family online safety
Visit official source ↗Ministry of Education
Education and digital awareness
Visit official source ↗Saudi Press Agency
Official news documentation
Visit official source ↗International Telecommunication Union
Child online protection
Visit official source ↗United Nations Human Rights Council
International resolutions
Visit official source ↗UNICEF
Children’s rights and the digital environment
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