KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah Anytime
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah throughout the year. This initiative aims to…
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup: What You Need to Know
FIFA officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting in 2024. FIFA President Giovanni Infantino made the…
WhatsApp Will Stop Working on Older iPhones Starting May 2025
WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer support older versions of iOS starting May 5, 2025. This change means iPhones running iOS versions earlier than 15.1 will…
Saudi Arabia Grants Grace Period for Huroob Workers to Correct Status
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a 60-day grace period for Huroob(runaway) foreign workers to correct their status through the Qiwa platform. This…
Riyadh Metro: Ticket Prices & Working Hours
The first phase of the Riyadh Metro has officially launched. Here are the ticket prices and purchasing options. Riyadh Metro Ticket Prices You can use the same ticket…
Saudi Arabia to Launch Professional Cricket League
Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch its own professional cricket league. This move is part of a larger plan to invest in international cricket, in collaboration with the…
Who Pays the Rental Renewal Fees? Ejar Clarifies
The Ejar platform has clarified the annual fee required to renew rental contracts in Saudi Arabia. For residential buildings and apartments, the annual renewal fee is 125 SAR, which…
Riyadh Metro: Lines, Stations and Key Details
Riyadh Metro The Riyadh Metro is a groundbreaking urban transport project designed to revolutionize public transportation in the Saudi capital. With six metro lines spanning the city, this…
Riyadh Metro Set for Partial Launch on November 27
Riyadh is set to partially launch its metro system on Wednesday, November 27, according to a report by Al Eqtisadiah daily. The first phase will include three lines: Al-Orouba to…
Fines for Expired Driving Licenses: What You Need to Know in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Traffic Department has recently explained the rules for fines on expired driving licenses. Drivers have a 60-day grace period after their license expires to renew it…
10 Essential Mobile Apps for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
Living in Saudi Arabia as an expatriate has become much more convenient thanks to various mobile applications. Here are 10 must-have apps that will help you navigate daily…
Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results
The Wafid Medical Test is a health screening mandatory for expatriates seeking to work, live, or study in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman,…