GovTech 2026

Meet the leaders and academic experts redefining how governments design, deploy, and govern technology in the Middle East.

Team Leader of Information Security, Ajman Free Zone Authority

Director of Strategic Capabilities Development at KATIM – Khalifa University of Science and Technology

In 2026, Middle Eastern governments will fast-track AI, cloud, and data to boost state capacity, economic power, and geopolitical influence.

The index assesses governments across four pillars: public service delivery, citizen engagement, core government systems, and enabling frameworks.