The Digital Government Authority has released the 2025 Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index during the Digital Saudi Exhibition at the LEAP 2025 conference, showcasing remarkable advancements in the adoption of emerging technologies by government entities. The readiness rate reached 74.69 percent, placing Saudi Arabia in a “proficient” category, a notable improvement from 70.70 percent in 2024 and 60.35 percent in 2023.
Governor and board member of the Digital Government Authority, Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, commended the initiatives of government entities in utilizing emerging technologies. He emphasized that the 2025 Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index centered on artificial intelligence (AI) as the primary technology for the year, underscoring its role in cost reduction, task acceleration, and productivity enhancement. He highlighted the necessity for ongoing collaboration to enhance the digital experience, improve quality of life, and invest in emerging technologies to create sustainable impacts and elevate user experiences.
Progress across capabilities in the index
According to the report, 49 government entities participated in the third round of the 2025 index, demonstrating clear advancement across all four capabilities measured: research, communication, proof, and integration. Government entities achieved a score of 73.47 percent in research capability, indicating readiness to analyze priorities, uncover the added value of emerging technologies, and manage risks adeptly. The communication capability reached 74.63 percent, showcasing strong collaboration between government entities and technology experts, as well as organizing national events to highlight innovations. Proof capability attained 75.99 percent, reflecting the development of prototypes for emerging technologies and their broader application to enhance efficiency and innovation. Integration capability secured a score of 74.69 percent, affirming the government’s commitment to aligning emerging technologies with its strategic goals.
Outstanding projects showcasing technological impact
The report also spotlighted several remarkable government projects, including the implementation of generative AI in the “Fasah Content Clearance System” for books, which led to a cost reduction of 95 percent, and the use of AI in the “Smart Neighborhood Monitoring” project that improved the urban landscape by eliminating 92 percent of construction waste. Additional projects encompassed “Truck Crossing Tracking” utilizing the Internet of Things, geological surveying through drones, and robotic surgery technologies, all contributing to high success rates in surgical operations.
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SFDA among top 10Â
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has reached a significant milestone by securing a position among the top 10 government entities in the third iteration of the 2025 Emerging Technologies Readiness Index. This acknowledgment, awarded for the second consecutive year, assesses how effectively government entities adopt emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and gain strategic advantages.
SFDA received this accolade at the LEAP25 conference, which aims to showcase the efforts of government entities in leveraging emerging technologies to improve performance and service delivery. The index employs a robust measurement methodology grounded in four key capabilities: research, communication, proof, and integration. SFDA’s strong performance across these dimensions illustrates its commitment to exploring and effectively implementing innovative technologies to enhance performance and meet its objectives.
This achievement underscores SFDA’s dedication to utilizing modern technologies and digital innovation within its core responsibilities, which include food and drug safety, medical devices and supplies, and cosmetics. In alignment with its fourth strategic plan, SFDA prioritizes the increased application of advanced digital technologies and supports research and innovation to bolster health protection and improve product quality. This aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030, which promotes digital transformation and innovation throughout the government sector.
SFDA continues to refine its technical systems to enhance service efficiency while adhering to the highest safety and quality standards, thereby enriching the consumer experience and ensuring public health and safety.
KFSHRC ranks in top 20 government entities in 2025 emerging technology adoption
Digital Government Authority (DGA) Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan honored King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) for ranking among the top 20 government entities in the Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index 2025. This recognition highlights KFSHRC’s leadership in accelerating digital transformation and adopting advanced technologies to enhance healthcare service delivery in line with global best practices. KFSHRC Chief Executive Dr. Majid Alfayyadh accepted the honorary plaque during the LEAP 2025 Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to employing advanced technologies such as AI, robotic surgery, and 3D printing, along with developing a comprehensive digital infrastructure that boosts operational efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and patient care.
Moreover, this forward-thinking strategy has positioned KFSHRC among the world’s leading smart hospitals for 2025, as recognized by Newsweek magazine, solidifying its status as a global pioneer in medical innovation and digital transformation.
Emerging technologies are characterized as innovations still in developmental phases that have yet to reach full maturity but hold the potential for significant societal and economic impact. Their adoption further promotes positive transformations across various sectors, enhancing project performance in multiple fields.
Additionally, KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and 15th globally among the top 250 academic medical centers for the second consecutive year. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. Furthermore, it earned a spot on the list of the world’s best smart hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek magazine.
