Saudi Arabia launches digital IDs

Saudi Arabia launches digital IDs

Saudi Arabia has launched a digital edition of identification cards for its citizens via a smart app, an official has said.The Interior Ministry's Civil Agency has launched an electronic copy of the national ID on the smartphone app “Absher Individuals”.The “Absher” app gives Saudi citizens and expatriates access to a set of electronic governmental services such as residency and travel documents and renewal of passports and driving licences.Comments Read Next4 weeks agoSaudi Arabia approves registration of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine4 weeks agoSaudi Arabia to announce registration system for taking COVID vaccineNovember 29, 2020Saudi: Minimum wage will apply to all existing, new workersNovember 24, 2020Minimum wage for Saudis raised to SR4,000November 23, 2020Covid-19 vaccine will be free for Saudi Arabia residentsNovember 19, 2020Saudi Arabia set to raise minimum wage by a thirdNovember 16, 2020Saudi: 10,528 citizens benefit from housing rent supportOctober 11, 2020Saudi to create 17,000 jobs for citizens by the end of 2021September 27, 2020Saudi Arabia plans to resume tourist visas early next yearAugust 29, 2020Saudi Arabia, Russia to facilitate bilateral visa procedures from August 30