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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Passports Department announces working hours during Eid Al-Adha holiday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced its working hours during the Eid Al-Adha holiday for 1446 AH across its branches in various regions of the Kingdom, to ensure continued service for urgent cases. The department affirmed its readiness to receive emergency cases that require in-person service and cannot be completed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher electronic platform. Beneficiaries must book an electronic appointment in advance before visiting the offices. In Riyadh, the passport office at the Al-Rimal branch will operate daily from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Eid break. In Jeddah, the Sairafi Mall and Tahlia Mall branches will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 5 (June 9, 2025), until the end of the working day on Thursday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 9 (June 13, 2025). Elsewhere across the Kingdom, passport offices will operate Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the holiday Directorate also encouraged the public to take advantage of the 'Tawasul' service, which allows users to submit requests for services that cannot be completed online, without needing to visit passport offices in person.
Asharq Al-Awsat
5 days ago
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Ministry of Interior Opens 'No Hajj Without a Permit' Exhibition in Jeddah
The Saudi Ministry of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday an exhibition titled "No Hajj Without a Permit" at the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah Region. The exhibition, aimed at raising awareness about Hajj regulations and instructions, will run until May 31. At the exhibition, the ministry is showcasing AI applications for crowd management, its Hajj season efforts to ensure pilgrim security and safety, the 911 system for urgent security and humanitarian reports, and key services of the Absher electronic platform.
CairoScene
23-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Pilgrims Can Now Activate eSIM Cards Upon Arrival in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom can activate eSIMs instantly through local telecom apps, bypassing in-person service centres. Pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah can now digitally activate eSIM cards upon arrival, thanks to a new initiative launched by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the Ministry of Interior (MoI), and licensed telecom providers. The system allows pilgrims to request eSIMs from local operators and verify their identity using biometric data through the Absher platform, enabling activation without the need to visit a store or wait until reaching their accommodation. The move aims to simplify access to mobile services, ensuring pilgrims are connected from the moment they enter the Kingdom. It forms part of CST's wider strategy to enhance digital services for pilgrims in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Saudi Gazette
21-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally upon arrival in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Authorities in Saudi Arabia have enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom. The joint initiative is led by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and licensed telecom providers. The service allows pilgrims to request eSIM cards from local providers, which are then verified and activated digitally via biometric verification through the 'Absher' platform. This process ensures that pilgrims are connected as soon as they arrive, eliminating the need to visit service branches or wait until reaching their accommodation. The initiative is part of CST's broader efforts to support pilgrims through innovative digital reflects the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing the user experience and highlights the integration between government entities and private sector players in serving visitors to the Holy Mosque.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Absher carries out over 40mln e-transactions in April
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher had carried out a total of 40,276,727 electronic transactions during the month of April for beneficiaries through Absher Individuals and Absher Business. The number of transactions completed through the Absher Individuals reached 37,944,315, including 28,575,264 document reviews through the digital wallet available to citizens, residents, and visitors via the Absher app. Meanwhile, the number of transactions on the Absher Business platform reached 2,332,412. The number of transactions executed for the services of the General Directorate of Public Security reached 3,370,723, including 3,280,059 transactions at the General Traffic Department; 2,042,818 transactions at the General Directorate of Passports, and 545,699 transactions at the Ministry of Interior's Civil Status Agency. Through the public services on the Absher Individuals platform, 79,257 reports were issued in the Absher Reports service; 79,140 requests for document delivery by mail, and 1,759 general inquiries about fingerprints were made. It is worthy to note that the number of unified digital identities issued by the Ministry of Interior through the Absher platform has exceeded 28 million. These identities can easily and reliably benefit from the services of the Ministry of Interior's sectors through its electronic platforms Absher Individuals, Absher Business, and Absher Government, and access more than 500 government and private entities through the unified national access portal Nafath.
