In a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Saudi Arabia earned a spot in the top 10 list of countries in digital literacy. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the Kingdom ranks with other countries such Singapore, Denmark, and Finland as top 1, in the list of “active population possess sufficient digital skills."
With the unprecedent events of 2020, the Global Competitiveness Report shed light on how countries have responded and adapted to changes amidst the pandemic.
With digital transformation at the heart of recovery, the report looked at four factors, which include digital legal framework and the flexibility of work arrangements.
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“The impact of the pandemic crisis should serve as a wake-up call for countries that need to embrace the digitalization process, incentivize companies to move towards digital business models, and invest in ICT development and digital skills,” the report read, according to Arab News.