As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance digital transformation and optimize technological resources, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has achieved significant milestones by adopting reuse as a strategic approach¹. This initiative has led to substantial financial and technical savings, while also fostering a culture of digital collaboration and solution sharing among government entities.
Reuse: A Path Toward Sustainable Digital Transformation
By leveraging digital solutions available in the government repository², the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has successfully accelerated development processes, reduced operational costs, and enhanced efficiency. Reuse was not just a technical option, as two reuse cases were implemented, namely:
- 1. Business Card Reader from Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
- 2.Talent and Expertise System from National Guard Health Affairs
Rather, it was a strategic vision aimed at achieving digital sustainability³ and enhancing the added value of the industrial and mining sectors.
Achieving Savings: A Smart Investment in Digital Resources
The ministry's initiatives have helped reduce technical costs and minimize the need to build systems from scratch, resulting in notable financial savings⁴. These efforts have also served as a catalyst for accelerating innovation and improving the efficiency of government services.
Promoting Culture: Strengthening Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Recognizing the importance of knowledge sharing and a reuse culture, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has actively participated in workshops and awareness initiatives⁵ in collaboration with the Digital Government Authority. These efforts enhanced awareness about the benefits of collaboration and digital integration.
Published Products: Empowering Government Entities
Beyond utilizing existing digital solutions, the ministry has enriched the government repository by publishing two digital products⁶. This enables other entities to benefit from proven, innovative solutions, fostering a collaborative digital environment.
Towards a More Sustainable and Innovative Digital Future
These initiatives represent key milestones in the ministry’s digital transformation journey, highlighting the importance of integration and knowledge exchange⁷ in building a more efficient, sustainable government ecosystem aligned with national digital transformation goals.
Footnotes
- 1. Reuse refers to reapplying existing government-developed systems instead of building new ones.
- 2. The Government Software Repository is a centralized digital platform managed by the Digital Government Authority.
- 3. Aligned with the national goals of digital sustainability and efficient resource use.
- 4. Financial savings were achieved by avoiding the costs of developing a new system and leveraging reusable digital solutions.
- 5. Capacity-building activities aimed at encouraging adoption and reuse across government sectors.
- 6. These products are now available for use by other government entities through the repository.
- 7. Collaboration and reuse are essential components of Vision 2030’s digital government ambitions.
