Important Apps You Should Have When in Saudi Arabia

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In our new digital-oriented life, applications are essential for us to get many services and things done in a fast and efficient way. If you are a citizen, resident, or planning to visit Saudi Arabia any time soon then here are some important apps that you should have installed on your phone.

1. Tawakkalna

The Tawakkalna app is a Saudi Contact Tracing app designed to help in preventing the spread of coronavirus in Saudi Arabia. As it shows the status of the resident whether they have the virus or their history of infection and proof of vaccination. It is widely used across the kingdom to grant access to shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, etc. and that is only if your status is uninfected and fully vaccinated.

2. Sehaty

Sehhaty App is a health application that is developed under the supervision of the Ministry of Health to help with healthcare services. It is also the main App to use when you want to book a COVID test in KSA.

Important Services provided by the application include:

COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking.
COVID-19 test appointment booking.
Book an appointment in primary healthcare centers.
Fast medical consultations.
Search for medication and the nearest pharmacies.

3. Eatmarna

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Eatmarna application, to ease the process of acquiring permits for those who wish to perform Umrah or visit the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. This is granted based on the number of requests submitted and allowed capacity of the mosque depending on the status of the number of COVID cases in the kingdom.

4. Absher

This application is not necessary for visitors; However, if you are a citizen or resident in Saudi Arabia this application is beneficial to get many services done, like issuing legal documents like ID or driving license, or visa renewals.

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