Mobile apps for a comfortable life in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has achieved a high level of digitalization. Mobile apps play a significant role here. They cover virtually every sector and simplify access to services, shaping a new consumer environment.

Government and administrative services

These apps are essential tools for citizens and residents to interact with government institutions.

• Absher is the primary government service providing access to hundreds of services. Through it, users can apply for and renew documents, submit visa applications, pay fines, register vehicles, and manage personal data. The app features a high level of integration with government institutions and is a must-have tool for residents.
• Tawakkalna is a multifunctional national platform providing access to medical records, educational services, notifications from government agencies, and various permits.
• Nafath is a digital ID that enables secure access to government systems and identity verification.

Transportation

Taxis and rides

• Uber — an international app-based taxi service.
• Careem — a popular app in the Middle East for rides, food delivery, and payment services. It works similarly to Uber but offers additional services.
• Bolt — a transportation service with competitive prices and quick driver matching.

Trains and metro

• SAR – Saudi Arabia Railways — the official app of the Saudi Arabian Railways for buying tickets, viewing schedules, and managing trips.
• Darb — the app for the Riyadh Metro: route planning, ticket purchases, and station navigation.

Car, scooter, and bike rentals

• Yelo — a car rental service that delivers vehicles directly to your home or a specified location.
• Ekar — hourly car-sharing: rent a car for a short time via the app.
• Gazal — a service for renting electric scooters and bicycles for short trips around the city.

Navigation

• Waze — a navigation app with real-time traffic and road incident data from users.
• Balady — the official app featuring maps, addresses, city services, and information about local places.
• Najm — an app for reporting and filing accident reports, calling an inspector, and obtaining insurance documents.

Delivery services and online stores

• HungerStation — one of the market leaders in food delivery, offering a wide selection of restaurants, a convenient filtering system, and real-time order tracking.
• Jahez — a local platform focused on fast delivery and partnerships with local restaurants.
• Talabat — a popular aggregator that brings together restaurants and stores, allowing users to order both prepared meals and groceries.
• Noon — a leading regional marketplace offering a wide range of products, from electronics to clothing.
• Nahdi is the app of the largest pharmacy chain: order medications, arrange delivery, find the nearest pharmacy, and upload prescriptions online. 

Financial services

• Banking apps, such as Al Rajhi Bank, allow you to manage your accounts and conduct transactions online.
• STC Pay is a popular digital wallet for money transfers and payments.
• mystc is an app from the largest telecommunications provider, offering services for managing plans and paying bills.

Household services

• Dari is an app for ordering household services: cleaning, furniture dry cleaning, repairs, deep cleaning, and even beauty services. You can order anything with just a few clicks from trusted service providers.
• Carely is a laundry service with delivery: it picks up your clothes from your home, washes/cleans them, and usually returns them within 24 hours.