Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2025 Nominee

Government Cloud "DEEM"


DEEM Cloud

Description

Deem is a government cloud-computing platform established by a royal decree in early September 2018. It provides government and semi-governmental entities with secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions, ensuring seamless digital transformation and enhanced technological services across the Kingdom. By offering promptly accessible, highly reliable, flexible, and efficient technological assets, Deem enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure, reduce operational costs, and accelerate service delivery. The platform plays a crucial role in supporting national digital initiatives, fostering innovation, and enhancing cybersecurity measures. With its state-of-the-art cloud environment, Deem empowers public sector entities to meet evolving digital demands while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, ultimately driving efficiency, transparency, and service excellence throughout the Kingdom.

Project website

https://sdaia.gov.sa/en/Services/Pages/Deem.aspx


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • AL C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
  • AL C6. Enabling environment 2025
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Coverage
  • Saudi Arabia

Status

Ongoing

Start date

August 2018

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth
  • Older persons
  • Women
  • Indigenous and nomadic peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • The unemployed
  • The poor
  • Migrants
  • Refugees and internally displaced people
  • Remote and rural communities
  • Government Entities

Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability:
• Energy Efficiency: Deem Cloud has integrated 266 data centers, leading to a reduction in energy consumption by 591 GWh and eliminating approximately 335,600 thousand tons of carbon emissions.

Economic Sustainability:
• Cost Savings: By hosting the government entities and integrating data centers, Deem Cloud has achieved savings 5.35 billion Saudi Riyals, which can be redirected to other developmental initiatives.

Social Sustainability:
• Enhanced Public Services: Deem Cloud supports various government entities, which serves over 36 million citizens and residents, providing efficient and accessible services.

• Job Creation and Inclusion: This project introduced a new concept to the Saudi market, leading to the creation of thousands of job opportunities for both women and men in various fields


WSIS values promotion

Deem Cloud embodies the values of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) by enhancing digital infrastructure and leveraging AI to improve government services by Supporting innovation and AI adoption, empowering government employees to utilize modern technologies for informed decision-making.


Entity name

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)

Entity country—type

Saudi Arabia Government

Entity website

https://sdaia.gov.sa/en/default.aspx