A new initiative, spearheaded by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), has mandated the use of USB Type-C as the standard charging port across various devices, effective from January 1, 2025.
The first phase covers mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, portable video game consoles, headphones, earphones, portable speakers, amplified speakers, keyboards, computer mice, portable navigation systems, and wireless routers.
The second phase, scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026, will extend the requirement to laptops, further standardizing charging ports across a wider range of electronic devices.
This regulation aligns with the technical and administrative requirements specified in the relevant technical regulations and standards.
Through this initiative, Saudi Arabia aims to support digital transformation and sustainability, reducing about 17 tons of e-waste annually and raising the quality of the electronic products offered in the Saudi market.
