The Ministry of Interior launches the Absher 2025 conference seal at Riyadh Airport
The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, announced the launch of a special stamp for the “Absher 2025” conference, a move aimed at celebrating this prominent technological event. This launch coincides with the start of the conference, which will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, from December 17 to 19 in Riyadh.
The new stamp will be available to travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia via King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh throughout the conference. This event is being held in strategic partnership with the Tuwaiq Academy, and features broad participation from leading international companies specializing in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, reflecting the great importance the Kingdom places on this vital sector.
The importance of the Absher conference in the digital transformation journey
The “Absher” conference is one of the most important technological platforms showcasing the tremendous development in electronic services provided by the Ministry of Interior. The 2025 edition is particularly significant as it comes at a time when the Kingdom is witnessing qualitative leaps in the field of smart government, with the “Absher” platform transforming from a mere service portal into an integrated digital system serving millions of citizens, residents, and visitors, directly contributing to improving quality of life and facilitating government procedures, which is central to the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The significance of the seal and its impact on tourism and media
The issuance of the special stamp is not merely a routine procedure; it carries symbolic significance, reflecting the warm welcome and the Kingdom's pride in its digital achievements. These passport stamps serve as an effective promotional tool for tourism and culture, documenting the visit of those arriving in the Kingdom during a global event of this magnitude. This initiative also reinforces the Kingdom's image as a leading nation in adopting modern technologies and organizing major events, thus strengthening its position as a regional and international hub for business and innovation.
Strategic partnerships and the future of technology
The partnership with Tuwaiq Academy and global companies at this conference underscores the Kingdom's strategic direction toward building national capabilities in programming and emerging technologies. The conference is expected to witness the signing of agreements and the launch of new AI-based services, which will enhance the efficiency of security and public services, and provide a model to be emulated in the Middle East for harnessing technology to serve humanity.
