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Arab Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Sahel app surpasses 100 million transactions since its 2021 launch
KUWAIT CITY, June 3: The spokesperson for the unified government e-services application (Sahel), Yousef Kazem, announced Tuesday that the platform has completed over 100 million electronic transactions since its launch on September 15, 2021. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Kazem said the milestone reflects increasing public trust in digital government services and the growing reliance on the application. He noted that the total number of notifications sent through Sahel has exceeded 282 million. Kazem added that Sahel currently offers 454 e-services provided by 39 government agencies, representing a significant transformation that underscores inter-agency integration and a collective drive toward digitization and simplifying procedures for citizens and residents. He thanked all participating government agencies for their cooperation and competition in launching services through the app, highlighting their shared commitment to digital transformation and improving the efficiency of government performance. Kazem also praised the strong support of Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar, noting the Minister's continuous follow-up on the app's development. He emphasized that Sahel is undergoing ongoing improvements on both technical and service levels to ensure a smooth, integrated user experience. He stressed the importance of enhancing user experience by expanding the app's "user journeys" to include key life events such as marriage, residency, and obtaining lifetime home documents. This approach aims to deliver a comprehensive digital experience that supports improved government performance based on the highest standards of security and reliability.
Arab Times
20-03-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Sahel app to gradually restore services after periodic maintenance
KUWAIT CITY, March 20: Yousef Kazem, spokesperson for the unified government e-services application 'Sahel', announced on Wednesday evening that services would gradually resume after being affected by periodic maintenance work on one of the servers. Kazem informed KUNA that "technical teams have already begun the process of gradually resuming services," emphasizing that efforts are being made to restore them fully as soon as possible. He also noted that the technical support teams are working tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted service and minimize the impact on users, expressing appreciation for the public's understanding during this temporary situation.
