// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Mecca?
Mecca scores 35% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #330 of 388 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
35%
Rank
#330 / 388
Criteria present
19 / 86
Evidence coverage
51.2%
Mecca's smart city score by area
3 present · 3 partial · 3 absent · 6 not assessed
0 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
1 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 5 not assessed
5 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
5 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
Where Mecca is strong
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Health & Digital Health
Where the gaps are
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
Evidence highlights
Green Space & Biodiversity · Urban tree canopy / planting
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has launched a "National Afforestation Season" as part of the Saudi Green Initiative, which involves planting efforts across the Kingdom.
https://www.mewa.gov.sa/Inclusion & Civic Participation · Online civic participation
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing provides an e-participation platform where citizens can share opinions and ideas on upcoming laws, economic projects, and developmental affairs within the Kingdom, including through electronic consulta…
https://www.momra.gov.sa/ar/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.aspxAbout this assessment
Mecca was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-09-03 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.