// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Abha?
Abha scores 25.5% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #320 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
25.5%
Rank
#320 / 386
Criteria present
15 / 86
Evidence coverage
36%
Abha's smart city score by area
3 present · 4 partial · 3 absent · 5 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 12 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 5 not assessed
3 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
2 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
4 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 5 not assessed
Where Abha is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model
Where the gaps are
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Water & Sanitation
Evidence highlights
Open Data & Transparency · Official open data portal
The Aseer Development Authority, a government entity in Saudi Arabia, provides an official open data platform where public information is made available as machine-readable datasets.
https://www.asda.gov.sa/en/open-dataGreen Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
Saudi Arabia has launched a "National Afforestation Season" as part of the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to plant trees across the country, including Abha.
https://www.mewa.gov.sa/ar/Green Space & Biodiversity · Biodiversity / nature strategy
The Aseer Region Development Strategy aims to preserve its diverse and beautiful nature within a sustainable environmental system with global standards. Additionally, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture mentions the "Saudi Green Initiative" a…
https://www.asda.gov.sa/ar/strategyHousing & Urban Planning · Online planning / permits
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia provides e-services for various permits, including roads work, digging, sidewalks work, and building component occupancy certificates, which are accessible online.
https://momrah.gov.sa/About this assessment
Abha was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-12 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.