National Digital Transformation in Numbers
2019
Because digital transformation is a key pillar for realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the National Digital Transformation Unit works hand in hand with digital transformation partners to accelerate and enable digital transformation in the Kingdom. The Unit aims at realizing many accomplishments through a national digital perspective that reflects our digital vision.
Rank 2
in spectrum allocation among g20 countries
Rank 3
globally in 5G network deployment
Rank 13
globally on internet speed
81 %
government service maturity rate
Rank 38
in starting a business index
Rank 13
in digital capacity index
Rank 11
in legal framework's adaptability to digital business models
Rank 39
in Digital competitiveness ranking
Rank 1
in Business environment reforms
24 Hours
to complete custom clearance procedures through Fasah
48 Hours
to complete end of service procedures through Masar
3 Minutes
to perform any services through Absher
60 Minutes
to transfer real estate property through Wathq
5 Minutes
to issue power of attorney through Najiz
3 Minutes
to schedule appointment through Mawid app
About the National Digital Transformation
2017
Establishment of the National Digital Transformation Unit
To act as the executive arm of the Committee and to lead digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2017
A Royal Decree to Establish the National Committee for Digital Transformation
An 11-member ministerial committee (RD No. 49584 dated 24/07/2017)
2016
Launch of Vision 2030
Which includes launching national digital transformation.
Our Digital Vision
We strive toward becoming one of the world’s top 20 digitally innovative nations
Digital transformation is one of the key pillars for realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, enabling citizens to seize opportunities available in the digital age, and achieving economic sustainability for a better quality of life. This is why the National Digital Transformation Unit cooperates with digital transformation partners to accelerate and enable digital transformation in the Kingdom and to realize many accomplishments through a national digital perspective that reflects our digital vision.
○ Achieving excellence in providing government services
○ Accelerating national digital projects for serving public and private sectors
○ Activating digital policies and regulations
○ Improving citizens’ quality of life through advanced digital services
○ Informing citizens about digital services and their benefits
○ Transitioning from digital consumption to digital production
○ Creating sustainable digital job opportunities
○ Accelerating digital transformation across various sectors and preparing for the upcoming phase of growth
○ Increasing local content and growing the digital economy’s contribution to GDP
We Lead Digital Transformation
Acceleration
- Accelerating and supporting the implementation of initiatives through digital transformation
- Aligning the efforts of government agencies
Enablement
- Establishing partnerships between the public and private sectors
- Offer counselling on digital transformation
Coordination
- Addressing challenges and obstacles facing digital transformation through the National Committee for Digital Transformation
- Developing digital transformation strategies
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Digital Transformation Partners
