Arab News, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021 | Jamadi Al Awwal 22, 1442
‘Digital ID’ service launched for Saudi citizens
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi authorities have launched the digital
versions of the national identity cards of Saudi citizens.
The Interior Ministry, represented by the Civil Status Department, launched the
service titled “Digital ID.” It can be accessed through “Absher
Individuals” service at the ministry’s Absher portal or through Absher app on
smartphones.
The online Absher service was introduced to increase productivity and promote
more efficient work practices within government departments, while raising
customer satisfaction levels.
Muhammad Al-Jasser, a spokesman for Civil Status, said that the electronic ID
would help verify identity of citizens in case they are not in possession of the
hard copy of their IDs.
Through the service, all details can be viewed using a QR code of “Absher
Individuals” application. Citizens can download a copy of their Digital IDs on
their smart devices so that they can use it even without an internet connection.