Ehsan Platform: Saudi Arabia’s Trusted Digital Gateway for Giving and Its Latest Developments in 2026
Honestly, the Ehsan platform has become quite the talking point recently, and we're all keen to see what's happening with it. This week's news confirms that the Ehsan Platform is more than just another app; it represents a genuine leap forward for charitable giving in Saudi Arabia.
Khairat: Award Winners for the Second Time
The first piece of great news: The Khairat Society for Food Waste Reduction has won the Excellence Award within the Ehsan Ecosystem for the second year running. And this isn't just any award; it's the Ehsan Award for Leading Charities in its third edition. Hessa Al-Shunaifi, the head of the society, attributed this success to "integrated institutional work," and she's absolutely right, given the stiff competition.
Abdullah Al-Subaie, the CEO, explained that the secret to their win lies in governance and impact measurement. In short, the Ehsan Platform has taught us that charitable work is now a matter of science and management, not just collecting donations.
Alrajhi Takaful Enters the World of Giving
The second, and perhaps most significant, piece of news is Alrajhi Takaful's partnership with the Ehsan Platform. This is a brilliant move by any standard. Dr. Othman Al-Qasbi, CEO of Alrajhi Takaful, stated they are enabling customers to donate their surplus insurance premiums through the platform. I'm an Alrajhi Takaful customer myself, and I tried the electronic service; honestly, it takes less than two minutes. Literally, insurance itself has become a charitable product.
Of course, the Ehsan Platform Donor Community is currently seeing significant engagement, especially with the new updates to the app. For those wanting to know about the new features, here are the highlights:
- "Your Giving Journey" Service: Allows you to track your donation from start to finish.
- Ramadan Greeting Cards: You can send a card and make a donation on someone else's behalf.
- Ehsan Endowment Fund: Its use has been made easier and faster.
Believe me, ever since I saw the Ehsan Platform launch ceremony a few years ago, I felt this platform would change the concept of giving. And today, after these developments, it feels like the first chapter of this charitable journey has ended, and we are at the beginning of a completely new chapter. Giving has become easier, faster, and more trustworthy.
Ultimately, the Ehsan Platform brings together 12 government entities under one umbrella, which instils a high level of trust. Try the app for yourselves and see how donating has become as simple as a click of a button.