Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar stressed the importance of the readiness of the communications providers to respond to any developments that could affect the stability of service.
In statements to KUNA on Thursday, he noted that he met with heads of the communications companies and internet providers to review commitment to the emergency plans.
The meeting gathered Chairman of the Comprehensive Adult Intelligence Test (CAIT) Khaled Al-Zamel and Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications Meshal Al-Zaid.
It focused on the preparedness of the networks and digital infrastructure in the country and plans for ensuring continuity of quality service, the minister pointed out.
Al-Omar appreciates the efforts of the communication service providers and technical cadres of the sector, notably their initiative to provide roaming services for citizens trapped abroad in the current challenging conditions.