Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Bolstering Defense, Military Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Saudi Defense Minister on Twitter)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Saudi Defense Minister on Twitter)
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Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Bolstering Defense, Military Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Saudi Defense Minister on Twitter)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Saudi Defense Minister on Twitter)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received on Wednesday a telephone call from French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu.

Talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries, military and defense cooperation and ways to strengthen it, and a number of issues of common concern, tweeted Prince Khalid.



Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million
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Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that the number of unified digital identities issued through its electronic platform "Absher" has exceeded 28 million.

These identities enable users to access the Ministry's services through its platforms: Absher Individuals, Absher Business, and Absher Government. Additionally, users can interact with over 500 government and private entities via the unified national access portal, "Nafath."

The digital identity system supports seamless and reliable implementation of digital transformation services and national electronic transactions. By providing electronic services that meet the highest quality standards, the Ministry of Interior has played a significant role in advancing Saudi Arabia's position on the United Nations digital services index.

The Ministry's initiatives leverage cutting-edge technical solutions to streamline service procedures, boost user experiences, and increase beneficiary satisfaction, underscoring Saudi Arabia's leadership in digital transformation.