Okaz/Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — The Absher platform for individuals (Absher Afrad) has launched a new service titled ‘Kufu’ that would enable companies to get personal and professional data of Saudi men and women who wish to work in the delivery sector.

The service enables companies and establishments to access the required information of Saudi individuals who wish to work in the field of delivery of orders and individuals. The service will allow individuals to choose their desire to participate in the delivery of orders or personal delivery or both, and upon the approval, the individual's information will be shared with the relevant authorities, with an emphasis on the confidentiality of such information.

The information will include the individual's photo, vehicle model, year of manufacture, insurance status, driver’s license, security status, nationality, national address with district, geographical location (city), validity of vehicle license, date of birth, gender, ID number, and quadruple name.

To obtain the service there are a number of conditions, most notably the active e-mail id of the individual requesting the service. Individuals can register by accessing My Services menu in Absher Afrad, select General Services, and then click Kufu service.

The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) has approved the Self Employment Support program for workers in the delivery sector within the framework of the initiatives of the human resources and social development system. This is aimed at expanding localization by adopting different methods and patterns of work to create job opportunities for Saudi men and women and to address occupational exposure in some economic activities. Among these promising activities stands out the self-employment activity of those working in the delivery activity.

HADAF enabled individuals to register in the program through one of the applications approved by the Public Transport Authority, and to issue a self-employment document (delivery of applications) by entering the TAQAT platform, and applying for the program.