Ma'aden is now expanding its activities beyond its gold business with the development of phosphates, aluminium, and other projects. In addition, since its formation, Ma'aden (through the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources) has collaborated with the government and local legislators to develop a regulatory framework for the governance of the mining industry. ICT Services Saudi Arabia experienced a boom in computer use since deregulation in 2002. The amount of PCs per capita grew from 13% of the population owning a computer in 2002 to nearly 43% in 2005, leapfrogging the rest of West Asia. By 2018, 50.57% of the population owned computers. The electrical and electronic market was estimated to be around $3.5 billion in 2004. The Saudi ICT sector has grown significantly over the last decade and is still showing strong growth. In 2012, ICT sector spending was recorded at SAR 94 billion, with 13.9% annual growth, and reached approximately SAR 102 billion in 2013, with approximately 14% annual growth. The e-commerce market was estimated at just over $1 billion in 2001, and grew to an estimated $7.7 billion in 2021. See also List of Saudi cities by GDP per capita References Notes Further reading External links Saudi Arabia. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. Saudi Arabia Export, Import, Trade Balance Economy of the Arab League Saudi Arabia Economic history of Saudi Arabia Economic history