A strategic step towards comprehensive digital transformation
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to achieving the goals of its ambitious Vision 2030, His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, inaugurated a suite of new digital services today at his office in the Ministry. This launch is part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to enable digital transformation across all its sectors and to develop its service system to enhance the quality of work and the efficiency of performance.
General context: Digital transformation as a key pillar of Vision 2030
The government's digital transformation initiative is a key pillar of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to build a prosperous economy, a vibrant society, and an ambitious nation. Within this framework, all government entities are working to automate their services and procedures to enhance transparency, improve user experience, and increase spending efficiency. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is no exception to this national trend, as it plays a vital role in serving broad sectors both within and outside the Kingdom, making digital transformation a strategic necessity to enable it to fulfill its mission to the fullest extent.
Details of the new services and their objectives
The newly launched package includes a comprehensive suite of digital services serving various vital sectors of the Ministry. These services encompass integrations between different systems, the development of advanced dashboards and performance indicators, and several internal systems specifically designed to meet operational needs. Through these services, the Ministry aims to achieve several key objectives, most notably enhancing data quality and reliability, automating administrative and operational procedures, and enabling senior management to monitor workflow in real time. These tools will also support decision-making based on real-time performance indicators and detailed, accurate reports, subject to continuous monitoring and improvement to ensure their effectiveness.
Importance and expected impact at the local and international levels
Domestically, these services are expected to revolutionize the way the Ministry manages and performs its duties, from overseeing mosques and their staff to managing the affairs of Da'wah and Guidance, and the complexes for printing the Holy Quran. These technologies will expedite procedures and reduce administrative burdens, allowing employees to focus on core tasks. Internationally, this step reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leading nation in serving Islam and Muslims, especially since the Ministry's services extend to pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah, as well as Islamic centers worldwide. Utilizing technology in this area ensures that the Kingdom's message of tolerance reaches the widest possible audience with the highest degree of efficiency. During the launch, His Excellency the Minister praised the wise leadership's unwavering support for the Ministry, emphasizing that this continuous support is the primary driver for advancing the digital transformation and elevating the level of services provided.
