Riyadh-based digital trust startup Sadq has reached a major regulatory milestone after being officially accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) as an authorized expert entity for digital signature disputes. Under this new appointment, the platform will serve as a technical intermediary for Saudi courts, providing specialized expert opinions in litigation where the validity or technical integrity of electronic signatures is contested. This move solidifies Sadq’s role as a foundational pillar of the Kingdom’s digital justice infrastructure, moving beyond service provision to judicial enforcement.
Strengthening Judicial Confidence In Digital Evidence
In the Saudi judicial system, “expert entities” (جهات الخبرة) are critical to resolving complex cases that fall outside the traditional scope of legal knowledge. As an accredited entity, Sadq will analyze disputes from a technical perspective, providing neutral professional opinions that help judges form judicial convictions. This is particularly vital in cases involving digital proof, where the authenticity of a signature can dictate the outcome of high-stakes commercial and civil disputes.
The accreditation follows a period of rapid growth for the startup, which recently secured $1 million in a pre-Series A extension led by Impact46 in late 2025. By aligning its technical architecture with the Saudi Evidence Law and the Digital Government Authority’s (DGA) standards, Sadq ensures that digital signatures carry the same legal weight as traditional handwritten signatures, facilitating a smoother transition for organizations adopting paperless workflows.
Advancing Sovereign Digital Trust Infrastructure
The Ministry of Justice’s recognition reflects a broader national shift toward “Preventive Justice,” an initiative designed to protect contractual rights through digitally notarized instruments. Sadq’s integration into this ecosystem allows for the reliable verification of signers through government-linked portals such as Nafath and Absher, ensuring non-repudiation—a legal standard where a signer cannot later deny their involvement in a transaction.
For the Saudi startup ecosystem, Sadq’s appointment as a court-admissible expert represents the maturation of local “LegalTech.” While global competitors often struggle with localized legal nuances, Sadq was built specifically to navigate the Kingdom’s regulatory landscape. The company’s CEO, Abdullah Allahuo, Ph.D., noted that this step is not merely a corporate achievement but a move toward establishing a judicial environment capable of handling modern digital trust conflicts with precision and efficiency.
About Sadq
Founded in 2022, Sadq is a Saudi-based digital signature and document authentication platform that provides legally binding trust infrastructure. Licensed by the Digital Government Authority, the platform enables individuals and organizations to execute court-admissible electronic signatures that comply with Saudi Electronic Transactions and Evidence Laws. With multi-layered security protocols and seamless integration capabilities, Sadq supports the digital transformation of government entities, financial institutions, and the private sector across the Kingdom.
Source: LinkedIn
