DGA says new govt contracts up 19% to SAR 38B in 2024

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The Digital Government Authority (DGA) stated, in its report on government spending for ICT services in 2024, that the value of new government contracts reached approximately SAR 38 billion, marking a 19% increase compared to 2023.

According to the report, there was a notable rise in government spending on AI products, emerging technologies, and cloud computing.

Government entities also achieved estimated savings of SAR 1 billion in 2024 through applying spending efficiency practices and improving budget and procurement management. Additionally, purchase orders under framework agreements surged by 157%, reaching SAR 4.47 billion through 9,457 purchase orders.

The report also highlighted a rise in government contract values across several sectors in 2024, most notably healthcare and social development, defense, infrastructure, transport, public administration, education.

Spending increased in the following sectors, security and regional administration, healthcare and social development, infrastructure and transport, military, and education.