Sahel Business vs eKey 2.0

"Sahel" App is a Unified Government Application for e-services for various government agencies. Through this application, the citizen and resident can perform their services and transactions easily, quickly, and effectively according to the highest quality standards, to provide a new experience to accomplish government transactions. The App provides an integrated platform for citizens and residents to receive notifications and announcements from all government agencies, gain access to all government services, and contributes to improving the provision of services electronically. Services provided by "Sahel" App: • Data: Enables identifying the status of the relationship for (citizen/resident) with the government through official documents, status, and expiry dates. • Services: Allows applying for services provided by government agencies to the public. • Notifications: Provides alerts and reminders from government agencies to the public that shows the status of the service provided. • Appointments: Can book government appointments via the META central platform. • Announcements: Single window to present government agencies announcements, through which they highlight their services, news, and other information for citizens and residents. App main objectives: • Allow for quick and improved services of government agencies • Simplify government processes and make it easier for citizens and residents to complete government transactions • Reduce the number of auditors required in government agencies and institutions • Facilitate conducting government transactions through electronic applications • Connect services of all government agencies and institutions through a single application • Save time and costs for citizens and residents to complete their government transactions • Eliminate bureaucracy and reduce paperwork • Promote integrity and transparency through digital transformation • Be the starting point in achieving digital transformation in the State of Kuwait

This application, provided by the Information & eGovernment Authority, provides the Kingdom of Bahrain’s citizens and residents with a secure single-sign-on digital identity solution that simplifies access to many public and private sector eServices that are available through the National Portal bahrain.bh and other digital channels, with ease and without the need to re-enter personal data for each service. The application leverages artificial intelligence and offers an enhanced eKYC (Know Your Customer) service to verify the user's national identity, ensuring a seamless and secure login process. App eServices and Features • Easy Sign-Up: To Register in the app, create your account and validate your ID, unlocking access to a wide range of eServices. • Password – less Login: Securely access your account without the hassle of using passwords, making it easy to use services safely without the worry of personal information being compromised. • Face Scan Technology: Advanced facial recognition technology for enhanced security and accurate identity verification. • Complete Control Over Your Data: Your personal data is fully protected and encrypted with a unique key on your device, giving you complete management over who can access your information. • Authorization: Easily and securely authorize others to access and complete services on your behalf.