Al-Watan, 19 September 2024: The Interior Ministry has urged citizens to promptly complete the biometric fingerprint process before 30 September 2024.

Failure to do so will result in the suspension of civil cards and all government and banking transactions.
Starting 1 October 2024, fingerprint offices in mall centres will be closed. Citizens must visit designated centres at the Personality Investigation Departments of the General Department of Criminal Evidence, which operate from 8 am to 10 pm daily.

Advance appointments are required through the Sahl application.

For bedridden individuals and those with moderate to severe disabilities, mobile biometric fingerprint devices will be available starting 18 August 2024.

Citizens can send relevant documents to the WhatsApp number 94458124 to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting at their location.

The Ministry aims to enhance services, facilitate security procedures, and reduce hardship for people with special needs, ensuring their access to government services.

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