Riyadh, Mar 27, 2019, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has accomplished a new global achievement ranking 13 at the global level and first at the Arab level among 175 states in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) issued by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 2018. In a statement issued today, the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) disclosed that this achievement reflects the great support provided by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown prince for the plans and programs of the cybersecurity in the Kingdom, including issuance of the Royal Order establishing the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). The NCA affirmed that it seeks to enhance a protection of the Kingdom's cyberspace in collaboration with the relevant bodies, adding that it has launched a number of important initiatives and projects contributing to enhance the cybersecurity. The NCA looks forward to a secure and reliable Saudi cyberspace through a higher level of cybersecurity in all national organizations. --SPA 21:45 LOCAL TIME 18:45 GMT 0029 www.spa.gov.sa/w1074151