Saudi Arabia and Egypt Achieve Leading Positions in World Bank GovTech Maturity Index
High rankings reflect accelerated digital government reforms and expanding use of technology to improve public services.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have secured top-tier rankings in the World Bank’s latest GovTech Maturity Index, highlighting significant progress in digital governance and the use of technology to modernise public administration.
The index assesses how effectively governments deploy digital tools to deliver services, manage data and engage citizens, and both countries’ performances mark a notable advancement in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Saudi Arabia’s position reflects sustained investment in digital government platforms, data integration and user-centric public services as part of its Vision 2030 transformation programme.
Authorities have prioritised interoperable systems, secure digital identity, and streamlined service delivery across ministries, helping to reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency.
The World Bank’s assessment points to strong institutional frameworks and leadership driving the kingdom’s GovTech agenda.
Egypt’s high ranking underscores rapid progress in digitising government services, expanding e-government platforms and strengthening digital infrastructure.
Over recent years, Cairo has accelerated reforms aimed at improving transparency, service accessibility and coordination between state institutions.
The index recognises Egypt’s advances in digital public finance, service delivery and the integration of technology into core government functions.
The strong performance of both countries illustrates a broader regional shift toward digital governance as a tool for economic development and state capacity building.
Officials in Riyadh and Cairo have described the rankings as validation of long-term reform strategies, while analysts say the results position Saudi Arabia and Egypt as reference points for GovTech adoption among emerging economies seeking to modernise public sectors and enhance citizen engagement.
The index assesses how effectively governments deploy digital tools to deliver services, manage data and engage citizens, and both countries’ performances mark a notable advancement in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Saudi Arabia’s position reflects sustained investment in digital government platforms, data integration and user-centric public services as part of its Vision 2030 transformation programme.
Authorities have prioritised interoperable systems, secure digital identity, and streamlined service delivery across ministries, helping to reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency.
The World Bank’s assessment points to strong institutional frameworks and leadership driving the kingdom’s GovTech agenda.
Egypt’s high ranking underscores rapid progress in digitising government services, expanding e-government platforms and strengthening digital infrastructure.
Over recent years, Cairo has accelerated reforms aimed at improving transparency, service accessibility and coordination between state institutions.
The index recognises Egypt’s advances in digital public finance, service delivery and the integration of technology into core government functions.
The strong performance of both countries illustrates a broader regional shift toward digital governance as a tool for economic development and state capacity building.
Officials in Riyadh and Cairo have described the rankings as validation of long-term reform strategies, while analysts say the results position Saudi Arabia and Egypt as reference points for GovTech adoption among emerging economies seeking to modernise public sectors and enhance citizen engagement.
