Saudi Arabia spends $8.53bln on developing digital government services in 2025

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Saudi Arabia increased spending on digital government services in 2025, backed by more than SR31.9 billion in communications and IT investments. Government contracts totaled about SR31.7 billion across more than 6,145 agreements, showing stronger procurement efficiency and a more mature purchasing environment. Cloud computing spending rose 42% and AI and emerging technology spending rose 20%, signaling continued demand for modern digital infrastructure and software capabilities. The report also highlights growth in SME participation, higher local content in procurement, and a measurable economic and employment impact.

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