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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on a journey to become a modern, economically vibrant nation, with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 leading the way. Central to this vision is digital transformation, which aims to weave digital technology into every facet of the economy. Zoho Sign is proud to contribute to this vision by offering Saudi businesses a secure, cloud-based digital signature solution that simplifies agreement processes, enhances their digital capabilities, and enables them to go paperless.
We at Zoho Sign are delighted to announce the launch of our services on Zoho's new data center in Saudi Arabia and our integration with emdha, a certified trust service provider recognized by the KSA's Digital Government Authority (DGA). This collaboration enables us to deliver compliant electronic signatures to users and businesses across the country.
E-signature legality in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's legal system follows traditional Islamic law, Shariah. This means contracts are generally valid as long as all parties consent to the agreement, whether it’s made verbally, in writing, or electronically. A handwritten signature isn’t always required by mandate. However, if a dispute arises and the agreement needs to be proven in court, having court-admissible evidence, such as an electronic signature, can be very helpful.
Electronic signatures have been legally recognized in Saudi Arabia since the enactment of the Electronic Transactions Law (Royal Decree No. M/18) in 2007 and the implementing regulations of the electronic transactions system (No. 1/1429) in 2008. Article 5 of the Electronic Transactions Law stipulates that electronic transactions, records, and signatures are completely legal and enforceable. They cannot be questioned or challenged solely because they were conducted electronically.
Check out our legal guide to get a clear understanding of the legal ins and outs of e-signatures in Saudi Arabia.
Why choose Zoho Sign for your agreements?
- Offers transparent pricing with a forever-free plan and cost-effective paid options for businesses of all sizes.
- Seamlessly integrates with over 15 Zoho apps and various third-party ecosystems. Custom integrations are supported through APIs, webhooks, and SDKs.
- Complies with data privacy and security laws worldwide to protect your sensitive data.
- Provides top-tier customer service, comprehensive training sessions, and free migration and onboarding assistance.
- Available as desktop and mobile applications, allowing document signing from anywhere, on any device.
- Includes reusable templates, self-service document signing with SignForms, unlimited storage, and more.
- Enables you to produce legally binding business documents along with audit trails and certificate of completion to establish signer authenticity and non-repudiation.
Zoho Sign's integration with emdha
emdha is a trust service provider based in Saudi Arabia, operating under the Saudi National Root CA. It is licensed by Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST), regulated by the Digital Government Authority (DGA), and holds certification from WebTrust for Certification Authorities.
The integration between Zoho Sign and emdha is pretty straightforward. To leverage this integration, you must register for the Nafath app and verify your identity using your national ID or Iqama ID. When signing documents via this integration, Zoho Sign sends a push notification through emdha to your Nafath app. Simply open the Nafath app, choose the number displayed on Zoho Sign, and enter your personal PIN to complete the signing process. It's as easy as that!
So why wait? Streamline your document signing with Zoho Sign to save time, enhance security, cut costs, and join Saudi Arabia's move toward digital transformation. If you're not already a Zoho Sign customer, head over to zoho.com/sign and sign up for a 14-day free trial.
Please feel free to write to us at support@zohosign.com to share your feedback or to request a personalized demo.
Until next time, happy signing!
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