Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

Saudi-flagged ship "Amana" arrives in Jeddah
Saudi-flagged ship "Amana" arrives in Jeddah
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Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

Saudi-flagged ship "Amana" arrives in Jeddah
Saudi-flagged ship "Amana" arrives in Jeddah

A Saudi-flagged ship arrived Saturday at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, carrying the largest number of evacuees since evacuations from Sudan kicked off.

The Saudi-flagged ship “Amana” carried 20 Saudi citizens, as well as 1,866 nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from different nationalities, including: Thailand, Australia, Rwanda, Gambia, Eritrea, Malawi, Macedonia, France, India, Norway, Palestine, Yemen, and the United States of America, Syria, Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sweden, Kenya, Tunisia, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Jordan, Mauritania, Tanzania, Iran, Pakistan, Canada, Russia, Panama, Ecuador, Ireland, Greece, Vietnam, Nepal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Sudan, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Myanmar, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Turkiye, Italy, Ethiopia, Chad, Germany, South Africa, Uganda, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, United Kingdom, Belgium, Benin, the Netherlands, Egypt, Mauritius, and Romania, in addition to a number of UN staff.

Saudi Arabia was keen to provide all the basic needs for foreign nationals in preparation for facilitating their departure to their countries, bringing the total of those evacuated from Sudan since evacuation operations started to almost 4,879 people, including 139 Saudi citizens and almost 4,738 people belonging from 96 nationalities.

The Kingdom continues exerting evacuation efforts that kicked off under the directives of the Kingdom’s Leadership.



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.