KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat
The Saudi Arabian passport department, Jawazat, has announced that visitors arriving in the country on a visit visa can now use a digital Visitor ID as an official…
Saudi Central Bank: No Deductions Without Permission
The Saudi Central Bank has issued a draft update of debt collection regulations for individual customers to protect accounts and ensure fair banking. Under this new proposal, banks…
HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) recently imposed penalties on employers found violating the Regulation of Domestic Workers and the Like. In total, 568…
Saudi Arabia Traffic Violations and Fines List
Saudi Arabia has implemented a comprehensive traffic fines system aimed at promoting road safety and minimizing traffic violations. The fines vary based on the severity of the violations,…
Ejar Requires Linking Electricity and Water Bills to Tenants
Saudi Arabia’s Ejar platform, now mandates linking water and electricity bills directly to tenants when signing rental agreements. This initiative aims to reduce financial disputes and streamline the…
10 Interesting Facts About Dates You Might Not Know
Dates are a tasty and nutritious fruit that many people enjoy, especially in the Middle East. They have been grown for thousands of years and come in many…
How Many Cars Can Expats Legally Own in Saudi Arabia? Muroor Explains
In a recent social media post, the Saudi General Department of Traffic (Muroor) answered a question about how many cars expatriates can own in Saudi Arabia. A user…
656% Growth in Holiday Tourists: Saudi Arabia Welcomed 17.5 Million Visitors in 7 Months
According to the Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, particularly in the leisure and holiday segments, has experienced significant growth, driven by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 directives.…
Riyadh Season to Host Mass Wedding Ceremony for 300 Couples
The much-anticipated Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia’s grand annual entertainment festival, is set to host a remarkable event this year: a mass wedding for 300 couples. The announcement was…
Saudi Arabia Deports Over 12,000 Illegal Expats in Nationwide Crackdown
Saudi Arabia has deported 12,101 expatriates who were staying in the country without proper registration, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal residents. This action was reported…
Is Saudi Arabia Really Heading for a Harsh Winter? Meteorology Center Clarifies
In recent days, rumors of an unusually harsh and extended winter in Saudi Arabia have been circulating across various media outlets, sparking widespread concern. But is the Kingdom…
Saudi Man Executed for Wife’s Brutal Murder
A Saudi man was executed in Makkah after being convicted of the brutal murder of his wife by beating and burning her, according to an official statement from…