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Signit is Now Proudly Licensed as a Digital Trust Service Provider in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia  — Signit, the leading Saudi digital signature solution provider, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the comprehensive Digital Trust Service Provider (TSP) license by the Digital Government Authority (DGA).

This major milestone propels Signit to new heights, expanding its offerings beyond digital signatures to include the issuance of digital certificates, electronic seals, and timestamping—making digital transactions not only more reliable but also more secure across various sectors.

Mohamed el Abbouri, CEO of Signit, shared, "This license marks a pivotal moment for Signit as we continue to empower individuals and businesses in Saudi Arabia to operate confidently and securely in the digital world. By broadening our services, we strengthen our commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s digital economy with solutions that are fast, trusted, and in full compliance with local regulations."

Signit is already trusted by over 400 organizations in Saudi Arabia for its advanced digital signature solutions. This new license will allow Signit to serve even more industries, offering a comprehensive suite of digital trust services tailored to meet the needs of businesses and government entities across the Kingdom.

One of Signit’s unique advantages is that it is a fully Saudi-developed solution, ensuring automatic compliance with national regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

Mohamed further emphasized, "With this new license, we are now an officially recognized authority for issuing digital certificates. Think of them as a digital passport or trusted seal, confirming the authenticity of an individual’s identity online and ensuring their digital transactions are legitimate and secure."

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation, TSPs like Signit play an essential role in helping businesses and individuals safely sign documents, verify identities, and protect sensitive information in a legally binding and fully compliant manner. This is crucial in ensuring the trustworthiness and security of digital transactions for all parties involved.

Signit’s platform currently serves small, mid-sized, and enterprises across 20+ different industries, and this new license will further solidify Signit’s leadership in Saudi Arabia’s growing digital economy.

This landmark achievement also aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, reinforcing Signit’s role in building a secure, digital-first economy and empowering businesses across the Kingdom with one-stop solutions for all their digital trust service needs.

About Signit

Signit is a pioneering Saudi technology company dedicated to building digital trust infrastructure for the Kingdom’s digital economy. Its trusted digital signature platform helps organizations streamline and secure digital agreements, with advanced identity verification, local data storage, and full compliance with Saudi regulations.

For more information, visit, https://signit.sa/en/signit-secures-dga-trust-license

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Understanding the Legality of a Electronic Signatures in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s eSignature laws stem from the passing of the Electronic Transaction Law in 2007.

What does this mean for businesses? It means eSignatures are legally valid and admissible in the court of law.

So, let’s explore the ins and outs of this law, as well as the basics of electronic signature regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The Electronic Transactions Law

According to the Electronic Transaction Law: a handwritten signature is not necessarily required for a valid contract. 

Contracts are recognized as legally binding if two competent parties reach an agreement, whether they agree verbally, electronically, or in a physical paper document.

Article 5 of the Electronic Transactions Law states contracts cannot be denied enforceability for merely being electronic. However, there may be situations where individuals parties may need to present additional evidence in court. 

It may be difficult to prove electronic contracts if they were only created via email.

When e-signatures are combined with tamper sealing, strong authentication, world-class security and an audit trail, they provide stronger court admissible evidence than a simple wet signature or scanned image of a signature on a PDF.

Learn more about the Electronic signature .

Considerations for enforceability

The following are the requirements to ensure that electronically signed documents have legal effect, validity and enforceability:

1. The signer’s identity is verified.

2. The document is sealed with a valid digital certificate.

3. The system or service used for signing must be secure, actively maintained, and free of technical defects. 

4. The signature procedures and confidentiality of the data are managed in accordance with the technical conditions stipulated in the digital certification procedures issued by the National Centre for Digital Certification.

5. The signer has complied with all conditions stipulated in the digital certification procedures issued by the Centre.

Electronic documents that satisfy the above requirements must be admitted as presumptive evidence in legal proceedings.

However, if electronic transactions do not satisfy the above requirements, the regulation prescribes the following methods to assess their reliability to qualify as evidence:

The method of creating, storing or communicating an electronic record and the possibility of tampering therewith;

The method of maintaining the integrity of information; and

The method of identifying the originator.

Types of documents that can be signed electronically

Many common business documents can be signed electronically, including:

Offer letters, new hire paperwork and employee policy updates

Non-disclosure agreements, statements of work

Sales contracts

Purchase orders and master service agreements

Account opening paperwork

Insurance policy applications and claims

Student services

Patient intake forms

Types of documents that generally require a traditional signature

The following types of documents are generally excluded from the use of Electronic Signatures:

Property title deed transfer

Granting a power of attorney

Signing the Articles of Association of a company with limited liability and any amendments thereof

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