SIDF Client Portal Enhancement Project


đź’ˇ Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Saudi government APIs that can enhance the SIDF Client Portal. These APIs enable seamless integration with government systems, reduce manual data entry, improve data accuracy, and create a more efficient user experience aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.


📊 Currently Integrated APIs

1. Nafath - National Digital Identity Platform

Provider: Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)

Purpose: Secure authentication and identity verification for Saudi citizens and residents

Data Available Client Portal Benefits
• National ID / Iqama verification• Biometric authentication• User identity confirmation• Real-time authentication status• Challenge-response flow (2-digit number) • Passwordless sign-in for Saudi citizens/residents• Enhanced security through biometric verification• Reduced registration friction• Automatic identity validation• Compliance with government digital identity standards

âś… Current Implementation

Fully integrated for citizen/resident authentication with challenge-response flow. Used for sign-in and registration processes.


2. Absher - Ministry of Interior Platform

Provider: Ministry of Interior

Purpose: Digital government services and contract signing

Data Available Client Portal Benefits
• Digital signature capability• Identity authentication• Business registration data• Document verification• 460+ government services access • Digital contract signing for loan agreements• Legal validity of electronic signatures• Reduced paper-based processes• Faster loan approval and disbursement• Seamless transition from approval to signing

âś… Current Implementation

Integrated for digital contract signing after loan approval (MCC approval notification → Contract ready → Digital signing via Absher).


3. Tamkeen Plus - SIDF Internal System

Provider: Saudi Industrial Development Fund (Internal)

Purpose: Internal system for data submission and status updates