Recently, the Saudi Arabian Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Quality Management and the Communications, Aerospace and Technology Administration jointly announced that in order to improve the user experience and support the principle of environmental sustainability, the standardization of charging interfaces for mobile phones and electronic devices will be enforced from 2025.

1. Technical requirements：The charging interface of all mobile phones and electronic devices will be unified as “USB type-C”, and requires the provision of high-quality data transportation and transmission technology.
2. Phased implementation：fromJanuary 1, 2025At the beginning, the first batch of devices affected by this regulation included mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, etc. toApril 1, 2026, Notebooks will also be included in this list.
3. User guidance：All relevant equipment needs to be equipped with instructions for use, labels, charger availability instructions, and supported power information.

1. Save resources：This decision is expected to reduce the annual consumption of more than 2.2 million chargers for mobile phones and electronic devices in China, saving Saudi consumers a lot of money.
2. Environmental protection goals：Through a unified charging interface, it is expected that about 15 tons of e-waste will be reduced every year, supporting the sustainable development of Saudi Arabia's technology field.
3. Economic benefits：It is estimated that Saudi Arabia will save more than 170 million riyals per year as a result.

As an important global market in the field of communications and technology, Saudi Arabia's use and consumption of electronic equipment continues to grow. Through the policies introduced this time, Saudi Arabia aims to respond to market changes, reduce e-waste, improve the quality of technical products, and ensure the interests of users.