Results of the Technology Awards at the Absher 2025 Conference and honoring the winners
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening its digital infrastructure and developing the government work system, the Absher 2025 conference a prominent event represented by the 2025 Technology Awards ceremony. The ceremony was held under the auspices of the Tuwaiq Academy, where His Highness Prince Bandar bin Abdullah bin Mishari, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs, honored the security sectors, regional governorates and distinguished departments that have achieved qualitative leaps in adopting digital solutions.
Strategic dimensions that align with Vision 2030
This recognition is not merely a fleeting celebratory event, but rather comes within the context of the comprehensive technological transformation led by the Ministry of Interior, a cornerstone of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. These efforts aim to transform security and administrative services from traditional models to smart systems powered by data and artificial intelligence, thereby enhancing government performance and improving the quality of life for citizens and residents. The conference highlights the pioneering role of the "Absher" platform as a global model for e-services.
Comprehensiveness of the awards: 10 areas of excellence
This year's edition was distinguished by its coverage of ten vital themes reflecting the maturity of the Ministry's technological expertise: strategy, artificial intelligence, collaborative services, channel unification, technological innovation, cloud computing, building technical capabilities, supporting digital transformation, technical excellence, and awards for outstanding individuals. This diversity underscores that digital transformation is not limited to hardware and software, but also includes building human capital and developing long-term strategies.
List of leading entities in the tech scene
The results showed strong competition between the various sectors, and the most prominent results were as follows:
- The focus of the strategy: The General Directorate of Border Guards took the lead, followed by the Ministry of Interior's Agency for Security Regiments Affairs, and then the General Directorate for Drug Control.
- Artificial intelligence: The General Directorate of Passports won first place, reflecting the development of port and identity systems, followed by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in second place, and Medical Services in third.
- Participatory services: The General Directorate of Human Resources came in first place, followed by the Ministry's staff clubs and the Military Affairs Agency.
- Unifying channels and innovation: The Civil Status Agency achieved first place in unifying channels, while the National Center for Security Operations (911) was distinguished by first place in technological innovation.
- Cloud computing and capacity building: The Special Security and Protection Forces excelled in cloud computing, while the Ministry of Interior's development program ranked first in building technical capabilities.
Honoring human talent and the impact of awards
The conference also recognized the role of human resources, honoring distinguished officers who led successful technology projects: Colonel Fahd bin Jazaa Al-Mutrafi (Passports), Lieutenant Colonel Hamad bin Saud Al-Dhiyabi (Prisoners), and Colonel Badr bin Mohammed Al-Shehri (Civil Defense). These awards are expected to foster a positive competitive environment among the ministry's sectors, accelerating innovation and enhancing the Kingdom's cybersecurity readiness and smart services.
