{
  "id": 13704930,
  "title": "Civil Affairs launches online first name change via Absher platform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/civil-affairs-launches-online-first-name-change-via-absher-platform",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:40:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/news/ticmpuvc5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Civil Affairs Agency has introduced an online service via the Absher platform that allows citizens to change their first name electronically. This initiative is part of the government's broader digital transformation efforts, aiming to streamline procedures and make them more accessible to the public. The Civil Affairs Agency clarified that the new name must adhere to approved naming regulations, and the change request can be submitted by the individual or a parent for children under 18. The process involves accessing the Absher platform through a series of online steps, eliminating the need for traditional, in-person procedures. The service highlights the ongoing commitment to digitize Civil Affairs services and enhance citizen convenience.",
  "summary": "Saudi Civil Affairs now allows citizens to change their first name online through Absher, streamlining the process as part of digital transformation efforts.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Civil Affairs Agency launched online first name change service.",
    "Service available via Absher platform for citizens.",
    "Process digitizes Civil Affairs procedures and enhances convenience."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}