// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Mecca?
Mecca scores 27.4% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #313 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
27.4%
Rank
#313 / 386
Criteria present
15 / 86
Evidence coverage
39.5%
Mecca's smart city score by area
1 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 1 absent · 11 not assessed
0 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 3 absent · 4 not assessed
5 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
4 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
Where Mecca is strong
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
Where the gaps are
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
Evidence highlights
Inclusion & Civic Participation · Online civic participation
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing provides an e-Participation platform where citizens can share ideas and express opinions on upcoming laws, economic projects, and developmental initiatives in the Kingdom.
https://www.momra.gov.sa/en/e-participationCulture, Tourism & Recreation · Smart tourism services
Saudi Arabia offers digital visitor services through its "KSA Visa" platform, which facilitates visa applications and provides essential travel tips for visitors.
https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · Transparent procurement
The Etimad platform, managed by the Saudi Ministry of Finance, provides electronic services for tenders and procurement, enabling the private sector to view tenders, receive invitations, purchase RFPs, and apply electronically, thereby raising transparency …
https://www.mof.gov.sa/eservices/Pages/Etimad.aspxHousing & Urban Planning · Online planning / permits
The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing offers various electronic services online, including requests for permits for sidewalk works, road works, excavation permits, and occupancy certificates for building components, which are applicable to cities…
https://momah.gov.sa/About this assessment
Mecca 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.