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Learn about the main differences between Digital Transformation Measurement 2024 and 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Discover the new adjustments, deleted and added standards, and the importance of these updates in enhancing digital integration and achieving Vision 2030 goals.
Government Digital Transformation Measurement in Saudi Arabia is an essential tool for promoting innovation and improving government performance. The Digital Government Authority (DGA) makes annual updates to measurement standards to ensure alignment with the latest global trends in digital transformation. In this article, we will review the main differences between Digital Transformation Measurement 2024 and Digital Transformation Measurement 2025, focusing on the fundamental adjustments, new and deleted standards, and how these changes affect government agencies.
Why is Digital Transformation Measurement Important?
Government Digital Transformation Measurement aims to assess the extent to which government agencies adopt digital technologies and apply digital transformation standards. This measurement contributes to:
- Improving the quality of digital government services.
- Enhancing integration between government systems.
- Supporting the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 goals in digital transformation.
Key Differences Between Measurement 2024 and Measurement 2025
- Number of Standards:
- Measurement 2024: The number of standards was 96.
- Measurement 2025: The number of standards was reduced to 95 after deleting 3 standards and adding 2 new standards.
- Adjustments to Standards:
- 3 standards were deleted:
- Development and operation of shared systems and services.
- Monitoring the performance of shared systems and services.
- Relationship management with beneficiary entities.
- 2 new standards were added:
- Unifying and integrating entity platforms: Aims to reduce digital dispersion and improve the beneficiary experience.
- Making services available through the “Tawakkalna” application: Enhances the integration of government services through unified national platforms.
- 36 standards were updated: Updates included rephrasing requirements and merging some standards to improve assessment accuracy.
- 3 standards were deleted:
- Number of Perspectives and Axes:
- Measurement 2024 and 2025: No changes were made to the number of perspectives (10) or axes (23).
- List of Entities Concerned with Standards:
- Measurement 2025: The scope of the list was expanded to include additional entities, reflecting the DGA’s commitment to generalizing digital transformation standards on a wider scale.
Key Updates in Digital Transformation Measurement 2025
- Fundamental Updates in the Institutional Structure and Cloud Computing Axes:
- Updates focused on enhancing the role of institutional structure in digital transformation, with improvements to cloud computing standards to ensure the adoption of modern technologies.
- Restructuring Requirements Within Standards:
- Some requirements within standards were merged or separated to simplify procedures and reduce complexity.
- Reducing the Number of Requirements in the Digital Certification Axis:
- The number of requirements in axis 5.13 was reduced, making it easier for government agencies to achieve compliance with standards.
New Standards in Measurement 2025
- Standard for Unifying and Integrating Entity Platforms:
- Objective: Reduce digital dispersion and improve the beneficiary experience.
- Benefit: Reduce operational costs by minimizing system duplication.
- Standard for Making Services Available Through the “Tawakkalna” Application:
- Objective: Enhance the integration of government services through unified national platforms.
- Benefit: Simplify procedures and improve the beneficiary experience.
Importance of Updates in Measurement 2025
The updates reflect the DGA’s commitment to achieving effective digital integration between government agencies and enhancing the principle of comprehensive government that provides interconnected and unified services. These updates also contribute to:
- Improving the beneficiary experience: By simplifying procedures and increasing service efficiency.
- Enhancing reliance on national digital channels: Such as the “Tawakkalna” application.
- Achieving Vision 2030 goals: By raising the efficiency of the digital infrastructure.
Renad Al Majd’s Role in Supporting Digital Transformation
Renad Al Majd (RMG) is a strategic partner for government agencies in their journey towards achieving digital excellence. The company provides integrated consulting services that include:
- Assessing digital gaps.
- Developing digital transformation strategies.
- Implementing DGA standards.
- Raising the efficiency of systems and digital infrastructure.
With a team of specialized experts, Renad Al Majd helps government agencies adopt global best practices and achieve higher levels of digital integration and readiness.
Renad Al Majd: Your Partner to Achieve Excellence in Digital Transformation 2025
The updates in Government Digital Transformation Measurement 2025 represent an important step towards enhancing digital integration between government agencies and improving the beneficiary experience. By understanding the differences between Measurement 2024 and Measurement 2025, government agencies can better prepare to achieve compliance with the new standards and contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
If you are looking for a strategic partner to help you achieve digital excellence, Renad Al Majd is the ideal choice. Contact us today to benefit from our expertise and join the list of entities that have achieved tangible success in government digital transformation measurement.
