Nafath and Absher

My Absher account is created but not activated. I heard you can activate at certain ATMs or self-service kiosks. Where did you do yours in Madinah and how long did it take?

I have arrived on a student visa and my Iqama is still being processed. The university portal is asking me to verify through Nafath but I do not have an Iqama number yet. Has anyone managed to register before the Iqama came through, or do I need to wait?