Riyadh, July 24 -- Saudi Arabia has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for digital government services in the 2025 Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index (GEMS). The Kingdom retained the top spot for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an overall score of 99 per cent.

Released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the GEMS index assessed 100 priority government services delivered to individuals and businesses across 17 countries. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Arabia scored 100 per cent in Service Availability and Development and Public Outreach, while recording 99 per cent in Service Usage and User Satisfaction.

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