KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia public decency laws and penalties: Complete guide for residents and visitors
Saudi Arabia has established comprehensive public decency laws that apply to all residents and visitors in public places. These regulations cover everything from dress codes and behavior standards…
Commercial concealment violations in Saudi Arabia: What expats need to know
Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Commercial Concealment Program, known as Tasattur in Arabic, targets illegal business arrangements between Saudi citizens and foreign nationals. Understanding these violations is crucial for expats to…
Vehicle Periodic Inspection (Fahas) in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2025
Vehicle periodic inspection, commonly known as Fahas, is a mandatory requirement for all vehicles in Saudi Arabia. It ensures that vehicles on the road meet safety and environmental…
Saudi Post Domestic and International Cargo Rates 2025
Saudi Post offers affordable domestic and international shipping services for both individuals and businesses. Whether you are sending documents within the Kingdom or parcels abroad, it is important…
How to Get a Permit for Controlled Medicines in Saudi Arabia
If you are traveling to or from Saudi Arabia with medicines that contain narcotics or psychotropic substances, you must obtain a clearance permit in advance. The Saudi Food…
Cloud Seeding in Saudi Arabia: What It Is and How It Works
Rain is rare in Saudi Arabia, yet water is one of the country’s most valuable resources. To address the challenge of limited rainfall, Saudi Arabia has turned to…
Top 5 food delivery apps in Saudi Arabia in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s food delivery market continues to thrive, with over 520,000 daily orders and a market value expected to reach $14.9 billion by 2028. Here are the five…
Salary Delay: How to Accept or Reject Employer Justification on Mudad
What is Mudad? Mudad is Saudi Arabia’s official digital payroll management platform launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) under the National Transformation Program…
How to Check Traffic Violations in Saudi Arabia
If you’re driving in Saudi Arabia, it’s important to keep an eye on your traffic violations to make sure they’re paid on time and to avoid any legal…
Al Rajhi Bank Platinum Cashback Plus Card Review 2025
If you are looking for a credit card in Saudi Arabia that offers generous rewards on everyday expenses, the Al Rajhi Bank Platinum Cashback Plus Card is a…
STC Quicknet Prepaid Data SIM Packages in Saudi Arabia (2025)
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) offers a range of Quicknet prepaid data SIM packages for customers in Saudi Arabia. These packages are available with different validity periods, data allowances,…
How to claim 15% VAT refund in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia introduced a VAT refund program for tourists and visitors, allowing eligible shoppers to claim back 15% of their purchases when departing the kingdom. This initiative supports…