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Gulf Today, Thursday, Nov 25, 2021 | Rabi Al-Aakhir 20, 1443

Saudi Arabia launches free, open-source government software strategy


The National Committee for Free and Open Source Government Software launched the strategy of free and open-source government software and the digital platform for depositing government software, Saudi Press Agency reported.

This came as part of the Saudi Cabinet’s approval of the relevant regulations, and as the Digital Government Authority set up an electronic platform to enable government entities to deposit software source codes.

In August, the Saudi Cabinet approved the rules for regulating free and open-source government software

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