Riyadh:The Digital Government Authority (DGA) has launched the fifth cycle of the Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index 2027. This initiative aims to evaluate the preparedness of government entities in adopting emerging technologies, identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement, and build capabilities to improve government services and performance. This effort aligns with the strategic objectives of digital government and the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the fifth cycle will involve participation from over 60 government entities across various sectors. The DGA's initiative supports the adoption of emerging technologies, strengthens the capacity of these entities to explore and deploy future technologies, and guides related decisions and investments to enhance government services.

The index is designed to help government entities transition from readiness to technological leadership while expanding the use of emerging technologies in government services. It also aims to foster a culture of innovation and technological exploration, contributing to improved government performance and greater efficiency in digital services.

Earlier, the DGA released its Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Report 2026 in the first quarter of 2026, revealing that the readiness of government entities had reached 76.04%, with participation from 54 entities. The DGA publishes the index report annually to enable government entities to assess their readiness, identify gaps, and set priorities based on their digital needs, promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and achieving sustainable impacts on government services and performance.