KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Absher Launches New Service to Report Absconding Visit Visa Holders
The Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform has introduced a new service that enables residents to report cases of visit visa holders absconding after their visas have expired. This…
Riyadh Marathon 2025: How to Register, Race Details, and Key Information
The Riyadh Marathon is back for its 4th edition, set to take place on February 8, 2025 in the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All…
GOSI Work Injury Benefits for Expats in Saudi Arabia
As an expat working in Saudi Arabia, it’s important to understand what work injuries are and how they are handled under the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). Work injuries…
WhatsApp Adds Built-In Document Scanning for iPhone Users
WhatsApp has introduced a new document scanning feature for iPhone users, allowing to scan documents directly using the app’s built-in camera. This eliminates the need for external scanning…
Flyadeal Announces Flights to Karachi Starting February 2025
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, flyadeal, has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, beginning February 2, 2025. This marks the airline’s first entry into…
How to Check Your Saudi SIM Number Using USSD Codes
If you’re in Saudi Arabia and need a quick way to check your SIM or mobile number, you’re in the right place. Forgetting your mobile number is common,…
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…