How Watheeq works
From inviting the company to paying the talent — a documented, escrow-backed journey with Watheeq in the middle.
At a glance · 10 stages
The journey, step by step
Company invited
AdminWatheeq emails an invite; the company creates its account and accepts the policies.
- 1Watheeq emails a signed, time-limited invitation link to the company.
- 2The company creates its account and names its authorized signatory.
- 3On signup it auto-accepts the Terms & Privacy Policy; the date and version are recorded.
Verification (KYB)
Company + AdminCompany & signatory docs uploaded; read-only until Watheeq approves.
- 1The company uploads its commercial registration and signatory documents.
- 2The account stays read-only and cannot create contracts until approved.
- 3Watheeq reviews the documents and approves, or returns with a note.
Fund the wallet
Company + AdminA transfer receipt is confirmed and credited to the wallet.
- 1The company wires the amount and uploads the transfer receipt.
- 2Watheeq confirms the receipt and the balance is credited to the wallet.
- 3Available balance = funded amount minus what's held in escrow on contracts.
Invite the talent
Company + TalentTalent invited, onboards (IBAN / encrypted ID), and is verified.
- 1The company invites the talent by email.
- 2The talent onboards: IBAN plus a national ID / Iqama encrypted at rest.
- 3Watheeq verifies the talent before any payout can be released.
Create the contract
CompanyValue + 10% + VAT; total is escrowed (single or bulk Excel).
- 1The company sets the contract value, scope and delivery milestones.
- 2The total = value + 10% commission + 15% VAT, and is reserved from the wallet as escrow.
- 3Create one contract, or upload many at once with the ready Excel template.
Admin review
AdminApprove and generate two back-to-back PDFs, or return with a note.
- 1Watheeq reviews the contract details before signing is allowed.
- 2On approval two back-to-back PDFs are generated: company↔Watheeq and Watheeq↔talent.
- 3Otherwise the contract is returned with a note to be edited first.
E-signature
Company + TalentAuthorized signatory and talent sign; the contract goes active.
- 1The company's authorized signatory signs electronically.
- 2The talent signs electronically in turn.
- 3The document locks after signing and the contract becomes active.
Delivery
TalentThe talent delivers milestones and uploads deliverables.
- 1The talent executes the agreed milestones of the contract.
- 2Deliverables and documents are uploaded on the platform per milestone.
- 3Funds stay held in escrow throughout the delivery period.
Payout
Talent → Company → AdminTalent requests → company approves → Watheeq releases with a receipt via Aurora/Sero.
- 1The talent requests payout for the completed milestone.
- 2The company approves the request as a confirm step before funds move.
- 3Watheeq releases the escrow and pays the full value with a receipt via Aurora (international) or Sero (resident).
Reports
Either party + AdminEither party can raise a report; Watheeq mediates.
- 1Either party can file a detailed report against the other, with attachments.
- 2Both parties exchange replies inside the same report thread.
- 3Watheeq mediates between the parties and issues a documented decision.
The three tracks, in parallel
Who does what at each stage — Company, Watheeq and Talent side by side.
Scroll horizontally to see every stage
How the money flows
Worked on a SAR 10,000 contract.
Payout rails
Direct transfer via Aurora. International fees are borne by the recipient.
Transfer via Sero. Watheeq isn't liable for the recipient's bank fees.
Security & trust
National IDs / Iqamas encrypted at rest.
Docs open only via short-lived authorized links.
Every contract, signature and payout is logged.
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Watheeq is a brand and platform owned and operated by Al-Shafaq Al-Musheaa for Advertising Co. · Unified No. 7038207721.