{
  "id": 18684539,
  "title": "Absher launches online Saudi driving licence replacement for residents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/absher-launches-online-saudi-driving-licence-replacement-for-residents",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:49:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/news/pwywp2g2u"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The online service for replacing Saudi driving licences has been launched by Absher for residents who previously held such licences. This service, available on the Absher Individuals platform, allows eligible residents to obtain a new driving licence electronically without the need to undergo retraining at driving schools, as long as they meet all the required conditions.\n\nTo utilize this service, users must first log in to their Absher account. Once logged in, they should navigate to the \"My Services\" section, followed by selecting \"Traffic\". Finally, they must choose the \"Replace Previous Saudi Driving Licence for Resident\" service.\n\nAccording to the General Directorate of Traffic, there are specific conditions that must be met in order to be eligible for this licence replacement. Firstly, there should be no prior conviction for drug use, promotion, or possession. Secondly, individuals must not have any medical conditions or disabilities that could hinder their ability to drive.",
  "summary": "Absher now allows residents with previous Saudi driving licences to replace them online without retraining, provided they meet all requirements.",
  "key_points": [
    "Absher launches online service for Saudi driving licence replacement.",
    "Eligible residents can obtain new licence electronically without retraining.",
    "Conditions include no drug conviction and no medical driving hindrance."
  ],
  "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."
}