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​The National Center for Government Resources Systems has crowned its digital efforts by ranking 21st among top government entities, achieving the Innovation Stage with a score of 90.93% in the 2025 Digital Transformation Index. The Center also ranked 2nd among the top 15 government entities in the technology, transportation, and media sector. Moreover, the Center ranked among the highest-performing government entities in digital transformation for 2025, achieving the Innovation Stage (90.93%), securing 21st place overall, and 3rd place as one of the top 10 government entities in the technology, transportation, and media domain.

"The National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCGR) crowns its digital efforts by achieving rank (21) among the top government entities, reaching the Innovation stage with a score of (90.93%) in the Digital Transformation Index for 2025, and rank (2) among the top (15) government entities in the Technology, Transport, and Media sector."

The National Center for Government Resource Systems signed agreements during the closing ceremony of the partnership initiative with financial technology companies, contributing to the development of financial resource technologies and the achievement of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.​​

In a step that enhances the reliability of government financial transactions, the National Center for Government Resource Systems launched the technical integration project for the Etimad platform, in partnership with Tamkeen Technologies and Botech, with the aim of automating processes and achieving digital integration with the financial and banking sector.

Etimad Platform, affiliated with the National Center for Government Resource Systems, achieved fourth place in the 2025 Digital Experience Maturity Index issued by the Digital Government Authority, advancing two places compared to 2024. The platform achieved a score of 91.43%, at an advanced level. Etimad Platform also topped the digital platforms in the Technology and Tools perspective, achieving first place with a score of 96.33%, at a distinguished level. This was according to the evaluation results announced on Wednesday, which included 50 government platforms.​

The National Center for Government Resource Systems was ranked among the top five government entities in the Risk Management and Business Continuity perspective in the 2024 Digital Transformation Measurement cycle, on the sidelines of the Internet Governance Forum activities.​​

The National Center for Government Resource Systems held a workshop on the bank guarantee service on the Etimad Platform, as part of the activities accompanying the e-commerce section at Biban 24.​​

​The National Center for Government Resource Systems participated in the “Tamakkun” Procurement Meeting, organized by Misk Entrepreneurship, through a booth and an introductory workshop titled “The Transformation Journey in Government Tenders and Procurement.” The participation aimed to empower entrepreneurs and startups to benefit from government procurement opportunities on the Etimad Platform.​

The National Center for Government Resource Systems participated in the second edition of the Local Content Forum to showcase the most prominent digital solutions and products that contribute to supporting local resources and developing the national economy.​​

In recognition of the National Center for Government Resource Systems receiving several awards in the field of beneficiary service, the Center won 3 gold awards at the global level at the Global Conference for Best Practices in Contact Centers and Customer Experiences.​​

The National Center for Government Resource Systems launched the “Nuzum Community" program, with the participation of more than 110 government entities. The program aims to train and empower nominated beneficiaries from various government entities in adopting change management methodology and raising their awareness of the use of government resource systems, through establishing a community of “Systems Leaders" across different government entities. The “Nuzum Community" program consists of several stages, beginning with foundational training, capacity building, support and follow-up, and concluding with the sharing of experiences and success stories. The first phase of the training program lasted for three weeks, during which more than 120 government employees were trained. The training program also combined both theoretical and practical aspects to develop participants' skills and provide them with the necessary tools and enablers. The training courses covered several topics, including change management, implementing communication plans with beneficiaries of government resource systems, influence and persuasion to motivate beneficiaries of government resource systems, adopting the National Center for Government Resource Systems' methodology for change management, and the comprehensive and unified framework for managing functional training on government resource systems. These topics are intended to help participants during the implementation phase in the workplace and enable them to carry out their roles as Systems Leaders, contributing to empowering government entities to use government systems and improving the beneficiary experience. The organization of this program comes as part of the National Center for Government Resource Systems' efforts to raise the efficiency and effectiveness of managing financial resources, human resources, and government procurement systems across various government entities, in a way that supports digital transformation and contributes to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.​

The National Center for Government Resource Systems signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Contractors Authority to enhance cooperation in areas that serve the organization of both parties and contribute to achieving their shared objectives. The agreement also aims to raise awareness and transfer knowledge to contractors regarding the products and services of the Etimad platform. This took place on the sidelines of the third annual Excellence in Contracting Sector Awards ceremony held in Riyadh. The memorandum was signed by Eng. Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Harqan, CEO of the National Center for Government Resource Systems, and Mr. Abdulmajeed bin Mohammed Al-Rashoudi, Secretary General of the Saudi Contractors Authority.

The National Center for Government Resources Systems signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Contractors Authority, with the aim of enhancing joint cooperation in a way that serves the organization of both parties and contributes to achieving their common goals, in addition to raising awareness and transferring knowledge to contractors about the products and services of the Etimad platform.

The National Center for Government Resource Systems launched the "Etimad Auction" service on the Etimad platform, enabling government entities to conduct auctions electronically and allowing beneficiaries to easily and conveniently bid through the platform. This service comes as part of an integrated partnership between the Center, the Ministry of Finance, and the General Auditing Bureau, aiming to enhance transparency and governance of government auction procedures. This service represents a significant step forward in improving the quality of government auction services and advancing the digital transformation of the Kingdom's financial sector.

The National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCRS) has launched the Developer Accreditation Portal on the Etimad platform. This portal provides Application Programming Interface (API) services to beneficiaries in the government, private, financial, and banking sectors. The aim is to develop integrated and innovative products and services using the latest technologies and data available on the Etimad platform. The portal aims to enhance the user experience through innovative system and application development that keeps pace with technological advancements and supports digital transformation across various sectors. It also aims to create new job opportunities that contribute to honing the digital skills of national talent. The CEO of the NRS, Engineer Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Harqan, emphasized that "the technological empowerment provided through the Developer Accreditation Portal will contribute to strengthening digital innovation in products and services."

The National Center for Government Resource Systems launched the "Reports and Indicators" product on its Etimad platform. The product enables the government and private sectors to use the capabilities of business intelligence and big data to obtain the necessary information and reports that analyze indicators, evaluate performance, and monitor the progress of financial operations. This product provides interactive executive and leadership dashboards and operational reports enabling the government sector to view their respective data on Etimad. It also allows the private sector to review its reports and indicators through a general, detailed, or advanced dashboard of contract data, accounts receivable, and current open offers. This product launch is a robust contribution that enhances the performance and productivity of both sectors by enabling financial planning. The Reports and Indicators product launch aims to expedite beneficiaries’ time and effort in accessing reliable, accurate, and fully transparent data, allowing organizations to use available data effectively while allowing for a more informed and efficient decision-making process. ​The Center seeks to provide comprehensive solutions through a unified, integrated system aimed at raising the quality of online services in government financial transactions, increasing competitiveness and providing opportunities, improving user experience, measuring performance indicators, and standardizing procedures and integration among beneficiaries.

Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates the 93rd National Day for the Kingdom's unification, renewing the country's loyalty and belonging and expressing love and appreciation for it. The day is a source of pride and dignity of its rich history and continuous progress under the slogan "We Dream and Achieve," reflecting the ambitious and optimistic spirit that the Kingdom and its people have in achieving positive goals and transformation. It also serves as an expression of the Kingdom's will to achieve economic, social, and developmental progress, diversify the economy, and promote innovation and leadership. His Excellency, the National Center for Government Resource Systems CEO, Eng. Yousef Abdulrahman Al-Hargan, on his behalf and on behalf of the Center's employees, congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister -may God protect them- on the occasion of KSA's 93rd National Day. His Excellency said: "On the occasion of National Day, the meanings of pride and sincere belonging to the homeland are embodied, and we recall its historical achievements since the unification of the Kingdom at the hands of the founding leader Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, may God have mercy on him, until the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God grant him success - full of nationwide success and various ambitious goals. We strive toward a prosperous future fulfilling the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to make our nation a pioneering and successful global model." His Excellency concluded by saying: "We ask God to preserve this country, maintain its security and stability, under the leadership of our wise government, and to preserve the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the trusted Crown Prince, and to guide them to what is best for this beloved country." NCGR works to achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030 aspirations by digitally empowering the Kingdom concerning its government resources. It manages change by adopting digital solutions through a group of services and products via the Etimad platform and other systems, in addition to enhancing the data infrastructure and its reliability and supporting small and medium enterprises, local content, increasing competitiveness, providing opportunities, measuring performance indicators, standardizing procedures, and integrating beneficiaries.

The National Center for Government Resources Systems has launched a Payroll Self-Inquiry Service for Individuals through the Etimad portal, allowing government sector employees to view their salary paystubs and other financial details. One of the most important goals that NCGR aims to achieve through this service is to enable government employees to view their paystub details. The service provides a better experience by giving direct access to beneficiary payroll data and financial details. Through this service, the center seeks to enhance the benefit from existing available data. The service provides a detailed salary breakdown for all government employees and displays prior payroll data, including all financial paystubs submitted by the employer. The service lets users view past paystubs through the Advanced Search icon and allows Search by Keyword.​

NCGR provided a service to inquire about government payments via "Etimad" platform, which enables citizens, residents and visitors to inquire about government payments, and review Ministry of Interior payments transactions’ details, and such service shall be available soon for all government authorities’ payments. Such self-service saves time and effort, as the beneficiary may identify the details of transactions paid or canceled thereby. Further, via "Etimad" platform, said service provides the possibility of inquiring about total recoverable balance remaining on specific sector of Ministry of Interior, as well as clarification of balance’s payments and bank particulars electronically in a few minutes without the need to refer to the concerned authority. “Etimad” platform has adopted an easy and simplified mechanism of stated service for beneficiary in order to be able to view payments’ details upon selection of method of querying whether by “beneficiary number” or “customer number”, and using available search options including (sector - service - payment date from - to) for purpose of facilitation of beneficiaries including citizens and residents access to payment data thereof. Government payments service is included in the scope of NCGR's products and services system, which is aimed at supporting government efforts for improvement of government financial transactions’ digital transformation for purpose of achievement of the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives via the provision of qualitative services and solutions, adhering to international standards to beneficiaries. Such service arises from NCGR's keenness to enhance digital government’s work, in addition to development of extremely precise digital products and services for all community members, whether citizens and residents. NCGR’s CEO, Eng. Yousef Abdulrahman Al-Hargan, clarified that NCGR is working on the improvement of digital solutions’ quality level in line with Saudi Vision 2030 by provision of distinguished digital services, optimization of beneficiaries’ experiences via unified and integrated systems, and enhancement of e-services in government financial transactions via innovation and utilization of modern technologies.

NCGR launched the government ERCAB service via “Etimad” platform for facilitation of government travel procedures within government services digitization enhancement framework for public sector’s employees, in addition to other government services such as scholarships and medical trips for non-public sector employees. Such service resulted from a qualitative partnership between NCGR, the Ministry of Finance, Expenditures and Projects Efficiency Authority "EXPRO" and SAUDIA Airlines, aiming at facilitation of government travel procedures by services enhancement and development for beneficiaries via unified e-procedures. Said service enables beneficiaries to acquire travel tickets by using integrated digital procedures to improve operational efficiency in government authorities, through reduction of several procedures, starting from application filing through ticket issuance. Such service is distinguished by the issuance of ERCAB orders and travel tickets electronically in addition to the possibility of amendment of booking dates at any time upon issuance of approval for public sector’s employees, as well as cancellation of approved ERCAB order prior to ticket issuance easily and simply by contacting SAUDIA. Said service strives to deliver a one-of-a-kind digital experience for all government authorities and public sector employees, including civilians and military personnel, as well as individuals, including residents, citizens, and visitors. It is worth noting that NCGR works to provide various services and products via unified and integrated systems for enhancement of e-services quality level in government financial transactions, improvement of innovation and utilization of modern technologies for purpose of optimization of beneficiaries’ experiences.​​​