“E-Government in Saudi Arabia”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

The e-Government in Saudi Arabia was established as per Royal Decree No. 7/B/33181 dated 7 September 2003. The e-Government was created by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. In 2005, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology created the e-Government Program Yesser with the ministry of finance and the Communications and Information Technology Commission.^[1] The portal offers around 2500 services for people of Saudi Arabia. The main goal of the service is to facilitate the transactions of citizens, residents and visitors by providing a quick and sufficient assistance.^[2]

In an assessment undertaken by the United Nations e-Government Survey, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was ranked the 30th among 40 other cities. ^[3]

Absher

In 2015, the Saudi Ministry of Interior introduced the smartphone application "Absher" that provides 160 e-services to citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia.^[4] Among the services that has been recently added to Absher is a service that allows users to file an electronic complaint against any traffic violation.^[5]

Watani

In 2019, the National Center for Performance Measurement (ADAA) is Saudi Arabia introduced a smartphone application designed to take the feedback of citizens, residents and visitors about the e-services provided by different governmental agencies.^[6] The app has been given the name of “Watani” and it is available in apple and android stores.^[7]

Med Consult

”Med Consult” is an application launched by the Saudi Ministry of Health. The main objective of the app is to decrease diagnostic mistakes and improve the safety of patients.^[8] The app uses visual communication techniques to conncect between medical practitioners in less developed countries and consultants worrldwide. It was launched in collaboration with the WHO and KSRelief.^[9]

E-visa

In the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030, the first e-visa project has been launched by the Saudi Ministry in Jordan in 2019. The main aim of the project is to provide pilgrims with the best and top-class service.^[10]Moreover, all different Saudi missionaries worldwide are now preparing themselves to implement e-visa application for tourists wishing to visit the country and attend the various activities take place there.^[11]

In 2019, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah started the operation of issuing e-visa to Muslims seeking to perform Hajj and Umrah worldwide. Such an electronic visa would replace the process of visiting an agency and getting the passports checked by the Saudi embassies.^[12]

Online Health Services Platform

The Saudi Health Attaché in the UK announced that an online health services platform is planned to be launched to serve Saudi patients receiving medical treatment in the UK. The platform will give patients the chance to complete a number if transactions without the need to communicate with the health Attaché. Such services include financial guarantees, screenings, statements and other services.^[13]

E-Umrah Visa

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has launched an electronic service that allows Muslims who wish to perform Umrah to apply for online visa instead of visiting the Saudi embassy in their country.^[14]

Musaned

Musaned is an electronic platform launched by the Saudi Ministry of Labor and Social Development. The main job of the platform is to facilitate the employment of domestic labors and the issuance of their visas.^[15]

See also

References

1. ^SAUDI | National e-Government Portal
2. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcit.gov.sa/en/media-center/news/89560|title=Saudi e-Government Portal provides 2500 e-services for citizens and residents|date=2016-10-09|website=www.mcit.gov.sa|language=en|access-date=2019-01-31}}
3. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1344196/saudi-arabia|title=Riyadh ranks 30th place in UN E-Gov Survey on increasing resilience and sustainability|date=2018-07-24|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-02-03}}
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9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/560286/SAUDI-ARABIA/Med-Consult-app-for-patient-safety-launched|title=‘Med Consult’ app for patient safety launched|date=2019-03-02|website=Saudigazette|language=English|access-date=2019-03-03}}
10. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1458636/saudi-arabia|title=Saudi Arabia launches e-visa project for Jordanian pilgrims|date=2019-02-27|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-02-27}}
11. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1462131/saudi-arabia|title=Saudi missions overseas gear up for deluge of tourist e-visa applications|date=2019-03-06|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}}
12. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1465291/saudi-arabia|title=Hajj and Umrah e-visas to be issued in minutes|date=2019-03-12|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-12}}
13. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1461511/saudi-arabia|title=Health attaché in UK develops online platform to serve Saudi patients|date=2019-03-05|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-05}}
14. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/e-service-umrah-expanded|title=E-service for Umrah expanded|date=2013-01-07|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-05}}
15. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1462711/saudi-arabia|title=Musaned makes e-visa easy for domestic workers|date=2019-03-06|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}}