Digital Government

Saudi authorities recognized partners of the IoT Adoption Initiative at LEAP 2026, marking 40 million connected devices and a 17 billion SAR economic impact.

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Zain have launched an electronic system to manage administrative operations for over 85,000 mosques nationwide.

Tawakkalna processed 4.4 billion monthly transactions with 13.3 million active users over six months, officials announced at LEAP 26 in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed over 50.8 million electronic transactions in July 2026, including 47.8 million for individuals and 2.9 million for businesses.

Saudi Passports has outlined 23 government services available for electronic delegation through the Absher platform, covering visas, IDs, and permits.

The digital innovation hackathon has officially launched in Tabuk, featuring 50 qualified teams competing to develop advanced public sector solutions.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has integrated over 70 digital services into the Tawakkalna application, streamlining municipal and real estate procedures.

The Absher platform processed over 16.5 million transactions in April 2026, highlighting a strong shift toward digital public services.

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 will convene over 7,000 professionals, 100 speakers, and 75 exhibitors from May 12-14 to address urban development, construction innovation, and infrastructure financing across the region.

Huawei presented its Global Government Services Solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, outlining an AI-driven blueprint to modernize public service delivery. The company estimates its chat-to-execution model can raise citizen satisfaction and administrative efficiency by 30%.

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, as SDAIA accelerates AI adoption across government entities to improve service delivery and institutional performance.

Huawei launched its Global Public Services Solution and an AI-powered demonstration site in Shenzhen’s Longgang district at MWC Barcelona 2026, alongside a new Global Public Service Ecosystem Alliance.

Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority launches the Digital Excellence Program to elevate government entities’ digital maturity and implement global best practices in digital transformation, supporting Vision 2030 objectives.