The role of E-Government in Increasing Transparency in Saudi Arabia

As many nations globally continue to embrace e-government technology, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has not been left behind, and it’s aiming to be in its pivotal spot. The deployment of e-government is expected to increase government transparency and accountability in its departments. In this era of instant information access, most government entities are under great pressure to be transparent and accountable in their activities and decision-making processes. E-government does not only involve the application of new technology, but it also involves an electronic administration that touches various key relationships between KSA and its citizens. The paper presents a discussion on the roles played by e-government to enhance transparency in Saudi Arabia