Saudi Arabia’s Digital Experience Maturity Index Rise to 85%

The Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia’s Digital Experience Maturity Index Rise to 85%

The Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Digital Government Authority (DGA) announced the results of the Digital Experience Maturity Index 2024, where the index achieved a rate of (85.04%) at an “advanced” level. The Index included the evaluation of 39 digital platforms according to four main perspectives, which include 20 themes.
The perspectives included measuring beneficiary satisfaction by involving over 175,000 beneficiaries in assessing their digital experience. This also encompassed evaluating user experience, the mechanisms for handling complaints on digital platforms, and the technologies and tools that support these platforms.
Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, the Governor of the Digital Government Authority, explained that the Digital Experience Maturity Index aims to enhance beneficiary satisfaction, improve digital experiences, and strengthen engagement in alignment with international standards and best practices. The index also meets the strategic directions of the digital government, by supporting the achievement of its goals, improving the Kingdom’s standing in global indicators, and accelerating the pace of digital transformation.
He emphasized that the continuous rise in the index results reflects the significant efforts of government agencies in developing their digital platforms and services. Their ongoing contributions are instrumental in improving the quality of life, facilitating business operations, enhancing competitiveness, and increasing the efficiency of government functions, he stated.

The index increased by 4.36 percent compared to the previous cycle, and 39 platforms were included in the current year, compared to 24 platforms in 2023. More than 175,000 respondents participated in evaluating the platforms for this cycle, exceeding the number of participants in the previous cycle, which reached 134,000.

 

 

 



Iraq Signs Contracts to Develop 13 Exploration Blocks, Oil and Gas Fields

The Iraqi Minister of Oil is seen at the signing ceremony of oil and gas development and exploration contracts. (Iraqi Ministry of Oil)
The Iraqi Minister of Oil is seen at the signing ceremony of oil and gas development and exploration contracts. (Iraqi Ministry of Oil)
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Iraq Signs Contracts to Develop 13 Exploration Blocks, Oil and Gas Fields

The Iraqi Minister of Oil is seen at the signing ceremony of oil and gas development and exploration contracts. (Iraqi Ministry of Oil)
The Iraqi Minister of Oil is seen at the signing ceremony of oil and gas development and exploration contracts. (Iraqi Ministry of Oil)

Iraq has signed initial deals for 13 oil and gas exploration blocks and fields, the country’s oil ministry said on Wednesday.

The agreements could increase output by 750,000 barrels of crude and 850 million standard cubic feet (mscf) of gas.

In a press statement, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani stressed the ministry’s keenness and serious endeavor to maximize oil production and achieve optimal investment of gas through the development of oil and gas fields and exploration patches.

He added: “These contracts will add large quantities of oil production estimated at 750,000 barrels per day, in addition to investing 850 cubic feet per day of gas.”

These quantities and production capacities aim to achieve flexibility in supplying power generation stations with gas fuel, in addition to supporting the energy sector in Iraq.

The contracts will be sent to the Ministerial Energy Council for approval and final signature ahead of proceeding with the direct implementation of development operations, said Undersecretary for Extraction Affairs Bassem Mohammad Khudair.