What Is Meant by Open Government Data in the Kingdom?

They are data produced by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and everyone has the right to use, reuse, and publish them freely without any technical, financial, or legal restrictions while adhering to the legal licenses for open data under which they are published.

Open government data is distinguished by improving the efficiency of government services, allowing citizens to participate, promoting creativity and innovation, helping to create job opportunities for new economic sectors, and bridging the gap between government entities and citizens.

Open government data can also be used to evaluate the performance of government entities. It allows citizens to research, monitor, and provide suggestions using this open data. Additionally, it helps in understanding the workings of government agencies better and aids in the development of websites and smartphone applications.