Open Data
Introduction to open data
Open data represents a specific set of machine-readable public information that is available to the public
for free and without restrictions through a national open data platform, and can be used or shared by any
individual or public or private entity.
The purpose of open data
- Allow individuals to obtain a better understanding of how the Ministry operates by making open data available.
- Transparency can be increased by giving users access to open data.
- In order to encourage innovation and economic progress, data should be used by institutions and individuals to produce new value-added services.
- By doing research and studies based on published data and statistics, you can stimulate and promote scientific research.
- Create a favorable climate for business growth.
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Data should be made available:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Open form and automated reading:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Freshness of data:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Comprehensiveness:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Non-discrimination:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
No cost:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Open data licensing in the Kingdom:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Creation of a governance model:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
Comprehensive growth and innovation:
This principle guarantees the availability of public entities’ data to all by disclosing it, enabling access to it, or using it, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentialitY
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Prototype Notice:
This is a demonstration prototype. Some data content shown is dummy/sample data for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Ministry records. Certain datasets and features require formal approval before access is granted. Do not use any information displayed here for official, legal, or operational purposes.
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