Nafath
نفاذThe Saudi government’s single sign-on service. Citizens and residents use it to reach government portals and to prove who they are on licensed property platforms, which must also verify every advertiser through it. Buyers living abroad use the digital ID issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instead.
Also called National Single Sign-On · Updated 1 May 2026
Looking this up because you mean to buy? Your next question is How do I buy from abroad?
Where you meet it
- Check the advertisement licenceVerify before you pay
- Register on the Saudi Properties portalHow to buy a property in Makkah or Madinah, step by step
Related words
- Digital ID (for non-residents)
- An identity number issued to someone without a Saudi ID or iqama, so that they can deal with government systems.
- Absher
- The Ministry of Interior’s online services platform for citizens and residents, used for identity documents, visas, vehicles and similar business.
Sources
SPA — Marketing & Advertising Regulation · 1 May 2026
Since 1 May 2026 every real estate advertisement on any channel requires a REGA advertisement licence, and electronic platforms must integrate with REGA, verify advertisers via Nafath and host in the Kingdom.
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