Saudi Arabia has achieved significant progress in its government entities readiness to adopt emerging technologies, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
As part of its participation in the Digital Saudi Exhibition at Leap 2025 tech conference, the Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA) issued its 2025 Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index.
Notable Progress
The index showed that the government entities readiness rate reached 74.69%, raising Saudi Arabia’s level to “Proficient,” compared to 70.70% in 2024 and 60.35% in 2023.
Furthermore, the index noted that 49 government entities participated in the 2025 edition, showing great progress across the index’s four capabilities: research, communication, proof and integration.
The government entities scored 73.47% in research; 74.63% in communication; 75.99% in proof; and 74.69% in integration. The first three places were secured by the Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST); the Ministry of Energy; and MODON.
Harnessing Emerging Technologies
Moreover, the index highlighted several promising government projects, including utilizing generative AI in the “Fasah Content Clearance System” for books, which reduced costs by 95%. They also include harnessing AI in the “Smart Neighborhood Monitoring” project to improve the urban landscape, removing 92% of construction waste.
Other projects include truck crossing tracking using the Internet of Things (IoT); geological surveying via Drones, and robotic surgery technologies, which contributed to achieving high success rates in surgical operations.
AI Pivotal Role
In the light of this, the Governor and board member of the DGA, Ahmed Al-Suwaiyan, commended the efforts of government entities to capitalize on emerging technologies.
Al-Suwaiyan said that the 2025 Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index focused on AI, given its pivotal role in reducing costs, accelerating progress, and boosting productivity.
He also emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to enhance the digital experience and raise the quality of life, while focusing on investment in emerging technologies to achieve a sustainable impact and improve user’s experience.
