KSA: E-chip for citizen data – Gulf Digital News
- Date: 23-Oct-2021
- Source: Gulf Daily News
- Sector:Technology
- Country:Saudi Arabia
KSA: E-chip for citizen data – Gulf Digital News
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to introduce an electronic chip that will include a citizen’s data and link it to their passports as the kingdom digitises its services.
An interior ministry source told Al Arabiya the kingdom will introduce a digital national identity within a few months.
The source pointed out that biometric and fingerprint registration will also be available when issuing digital visas, without the need for people to come to embassies.