Ministry of Culture & Information Network:
	The computer network project in the ministry started with a clear view of what it should look like when it is completed. We have firstly commenced on establishing the central infrastructure, and the next step was building the regional and branch offices networks, and then linking them with the ministry HQ in Riyadh observing the priorities, capabilities, actual need and availability of application programs for each of the sector separately.  The Network now covers the ministry complex in Riyadh (all buildings including the Radio and TV buildings), their branches in Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk and Dammam, as well as the ministry premises in the holy shrines and 25 local sites and border outlets using more than 90 switches, 26 router with more than 4000 nodes installed, 2700 of which are active nodes connected with leased lines, and 18 wireless networks including 40 voice over IP channels.  Operation and Maintenance: ARCOM is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the whole network at the ministry complex in Riyadh, and all of its branches kingdom-wide. The Maintenance and operation includes attendance of ARCOM engineers in the ministry and its in Jeddah, The Holy city of Makkah, AlMadina, Dammam and Tabuk throughout the official working hours, and for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on call. Network is fully managed by the CiscoWorks 2000 for Routed Wan Management.