MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has received the Digitally Distinguished Government Entity award at the seventh edition of the 2026 GCC Digital Government Award, recognising its efforts to enhance digital services for pilgrims, improve operational efficiency and deliver a better user experience.
The ministry recently announced the completion of a comprehensive cloud transformation of its Nusuk digital platform, marking a significant step towards building a more flexible and scalable technological infrastructure to support the expansion of digital services and accommodate a growing number of users, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
وزارة الحج والعمرة تحصد جائزة “أفضل مؤسسة حكومية متميزة رقميًّا” على مستوى دول مجلس التعاون.
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The ministry’s digital ecosystem serves more than 50 million Nusuk users worldwide and provides over 500 digital services. The platform is integrated with more than 70 local and international entities to facilitate services for Umrah performers, Hajj pilgrims, and visitors.
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The ministry continues to advance its digital transformation by expanding the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to serve pilgrims through a range of digital solutions.
Saudi Arabia secured four awards in this year’s edition, reflecting the progress and diversity of its national digital achievements across various fields.
