RIYADH: The Digital Government Authority is launching the first “Digital Government Forum” in Riyadh on Wednesday under the theme “Towards a Promising Digital Horizon”.  Drawing a number of local and international government agencies, ministers, experts, specialists and decision makers in the field of digital government, the event provides an opportunity to exchange expertise  on how to improve beneficiary experiences, quality of life, and national competitiveness.  It is in line with the goals of Vision 2030 in harnessing the journey of digital transformation. Through its dialogue sessions and workshops, the forum will highlight the achievements of the digital government, present digital transformation success stories, build partnerships and open investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s digital sector. Governor of the Digital Government Authority Ahmed Mohammad Al Suwaidan stated that the forum will unveil "Qiyas 2022," a framework aimed at enabling government agencies to accelerate digital transformation in line with Vision 2030. The “Digital Government Forum 2022” will also launch and review a number of digital government products, including: The NSQ platform, the industrial platform, the unified platform for tourism, the national data platform, and the national electronic access service. In addition, the event  will host the meeting of the Executive Committee of E-Government in the GCC as well as crown the recipients of the Digital Government Award.