Saudi Arabia has decided to standardize charging ports for mobile phones and electronic devices effective from Jan.1, 2025, which obigate suppliers to standardize the types of charging ports to be USB Type-C.

The mandatory enforcement of the decision will take place in two phases. 

The first phase will begin on January 1, 2025 and it will include mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, portable video game devices, headphones, earphones, amplifiers, and keyboards and computer pointer devices (mouse), in addition to portable navigation systems, portable speakers, and wireless routers. 

The second phase will start on April 1, 2026 and will include laptops.