How to Obtain a Freelance Work Document Through the Productive Families Program

You can obtain a Freelance Work Document through the Productive Families Program at the Social Development Bank, provided that you accurately select the activity that best matches your business. This guide explains the available activity categories, the seven steps required to issue the document, and the difference between the required and non-required documents.

Productive Families activities are divided into three main categories:

• Commercial Activities: Selling products.

• Production Activities: Manufacturing products.

• Service Activities: Providing services.

First, select the appropriate category, then choose the main activity, followed by the sub-activity that best describes your business.

First: Commercial Activities

This category is intended for individuals who sell products without manufacturing them themselves. It includes four main activities.

1. Selling Clothing, Textiles, and Leather Products

• Uniforms and related accessories.

• Men's traditional bishts.

• Children's clothing and accessories.

• Men's clothing and accessories.

• Bags.

• Bathing and shower accessories.

• Bedspreads and blankets.

• Sportswear and sports footwear.

• Women's clothing and accessories.

• Men's and women's fabrics.

• Women's abayas and headscarves.

2. Selling Personal Care and Household Products

• Cosmetics and personal care products.

• Household care products.

• Scented and unscented candles.

3. Selling Food Products

• Frozen food products.

• Maamoul, biscuits, and rusks.

• Spices, seasonings, and dried herbs.

• Nuts.

• Traditional food products.

• Coffee powders and blends.

• Date molasses, dates, and their derivatives.

• Vegetable oils.

• Plant-based grains.

• Baked goods, pies, and pastries.

• Sweets and savory snacks.

• Hot and cold beverages.

• Fresh and dried fruits and vegetables.

• Honey and honey-based products.

• Jams, pickles, and sauces.

4. Other Products

• Toys and educational materials.

• Handmade crafts.

• Perfumes.

• Jewelry and gemstones.

• Carpets and bed linens.

• Wooden products.

• Palm-leaf crafts.

• Oud, incense, and Maamoul incense.

• Prayer beads and accessories.

• Furniture and home furnishings.

• Dried herbs and aromatic plants.

• Flowers and floral products.

• Soap and shampoo.

• Essential oils.

Second: Production Activities

This category is intended for individuals who manufacture or produce their own products. It includes three main activities.

1. Food Production

• Hot and cold meals.

• Coffee and coffee blends.

• Traditional food products.

• Sweets and savory snacks.

• Baked goods, pastries, and pies.

• Preparation of hot and cold beverages.

• Spices and seasonings.

• Frozen food products.

• Drying fruits and vegetables.

• Vegetable oil production.

• Hospitality gift favors and giveaways.

• Jams, pickles, and sauces.

• Maamoul, biscuits, and rusks.

• Date molasses production.

• Healthy foods and snacks.

• Packaging honey and honey-based products.

• Buffet preparation and catering.

• Date preservation and processing.

2. Clothing and Textiles

• Tailoring shawls and modern fur garments.

• Producing abayas and headscarves.

• Garment tailoring.

• Manufacturing and tailoring modern leather and fabric bags.

• Tailoring bedspreads and blankets.

• Embroidery.

• Manufacturing dining table covers.

• Sewing prayer mats and bed linens.

• Manufacturing modern footwear.

3. Handmade and Non-Traditional Craft Products

• Glass blowing and molding.

• Kites and gliders.

• Non-traditional painting, engraving, and decoration.

• Knitting products.

• Stamp manufacturing.

• Leather products and derivatives.

• Decoupage.

• Handmade furniture production.

• Bedspreads and quilts.

• Crochet products.

• Gift favors for special occasions.

• Prayer beads.

• Carpentry and non-traditional wooden products.

• Walking sticks.

• Fishing nets.

• Bookbinding.

• Jewelry and gemstones.

• Gift wrapping and packaging.

• Fabric dolls.

• Artistic painting.

• Printing on garments.

• Development of games and educational materials.

• Non-traditional palm-leaf crafts.

• Ceramics.

• Handmade crafts.

• Flower arrangement.

• Carpet manufacturing.

• Accessories.

• Candle making.

Third: Service Activities

This category is intended for individuals who provide services rather than physical products. It includes four main activities.

1. Personal Care and Home Care Services

• Women's beauty and personal grooming services.

• Home care services for the elderly, children, and people with special needs.

2. Design Services

• Jewelry and accessories design.

• Website design and hosting services.

• Interior design.

• Presentation design.

• Mobile application design.

• Decoupage.

• Fashion design.

• Graphic design.

3. Maintenance Services

• Appliance maintenance.

• Plumbing and electrical services.

• Mobile phone maintenance.

• Computer and computer accessories maintenance.

4. General Services

• Translation services.

• Tour guiding.

• Event hospitality services.

• Photography.

• Printing and electronic research.

• Event planning and equipment rental.

Steps to Issue a Freelance Work Document Through the Productive Families Program

The process begins by obtaining a Productive Family Registration Document from the Social Development Bank. You can then issue your Freelance Work Document and download it through the Freelance Work Platform.

Step 1: Access the Productive Families Platform

Visit the Productive Families Platform at the Social Development Bank. From the homepage, select "Productive Family Registration Document", then click "Start Service."

Step 2: Select Your Business Activity and Complete the Required Information

Choose the activity category, followed by the main activity and sub-activity from the lists above. Complete the remaining fields, such as your project location and address, then click "Save and Continue."

Step 3: Verify Your Training Courses and Submit the Application

Make sure all training courses are marked as "Completed", then click "Submit."

A confirmation message will appear indicating that your registration document application has been successfully submitted and that you can proceed to obtain your Freelance Work Document.

Step 4: Access Your Document

Go to "My Applications", then select "View Document."

Make sure that:

• Application Status: Completed.

• Document Status: Active.

Step 5: Issue Your Freelance Work Document

At the top of the document page, click "Issue Freelance Work Document."

Step 6: Confirm the Issuance

Click "Yes" in the confirmation message to proceed.

Step 7: Download Your Freelance Work Card

Visit the Freelance Work Platform and select either "Preview Card" or "Download Card" from the "Identification Card" section on the document page.

Required vs. Non-Required Documents

The required document is the Freelance Work Card issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, not the Productive Family Registration Document issued by the Social Development Bank.

Important: If you only have the document issued by the Social Development Bank, complete Steps 5–7 to obtain your Freelance Work Card.

Last updated 10 November 2026