About AICTO

The Arab ICT Organization (AICTO) is a specialized Arab organization that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICT) within the Arab region. It operates under the umbrella of the League of Arab States and aims to promote cooperation, development, and innovation in the ICT sector across Arab countries.

AICTO’s Strategic Vision 2030

Building a SMART, SECURE, and SUSTAINABLE Arab Digital Future

Objectives and Mission

The Arab ICT Organization is operating within the framework of the Arab strategy of the information society, the recommendations of the Arab economic, social and development summits, besides the Millennium Development Goals and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

AICTO aims to contribute to :

Developing ICTs and providing the necessary mechanisms to reinforce cooperation and complementarity between its members,
Promoting and enriching common strategies and policies for ICT development within the Arab region,
Unifying and coordinating arab positions serving their own strategic interest within international organizations,

Our Vision

“Building a Smart, Safe/Secure and Sustainable Arab Digital Future”

Given the rapid technological and digital transformations shaping the world, and in line with its commitment to adapting to global changes while maximizing the benefits of technology for Arab countries and citizens, AICTO has developed its new Strategic Vision 2030.

Mission

Aligning and unifying efforts to achieve digital development that comprehensively and equitably serves the Arab community by intelligently integrating smart technology into all aspects of life. This approach enhances security, promotes sustainability, and lays the foundation for Arab digital sovereignty.

This vision is based on 3 strategic pillars :

Smart digital future
Secure Digital Future
Sustainable Digital Future

Creation

The Arab ICT Organization (AICTO), is one of the specialized Arab organizations working under the aegis of the League of Arab States. it was established in 2001 in accordance with the decision of the League of Arab States Council in its (116) meeting on 10/09/2001 and the decision of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States No. 1436 issued on 13/02/2002 at its (69) session.

Creation

The agreement of its establishment came into force on 17/09/2005, and it was amended in 2018 according to the Economic and Social Council decision of the League of Arab States No. 2194 – at its regular session (102) issued on 06/09/2018.