KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to Open an NRI Account from Saudi Arabia
What is an NRI Account? NRI account is a bank account for non-resident Indians (NRIs). There are many benefits to opening an NRI account, such as no tax…
3 Easy Ways to Contact STC Bank Customer Care in 2025
If you’re an STC Bank (formerly STC Pay) user and need assistance, reaching their customer care is quick and simple. Whether you’re calling from within Saudi Arabia or…
How to Open a Riyad Bank Account Online: Step by Step Guide
Riyad Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1957 and it is the kingdom’s fourth-largest financial institution in terms of…
List of 20 IT Companies in Saudi Arabia
Here is a list of 25 leading IT companies operating in Saudi Arabia, along with brief descriptions of their services: 1. Sahara Net: An information and communications technology…
How to Add Your Credit/Debit Card to Apple Pay
Apple Pay Apple Pay is one of the most innovative mobile payment services on the market. Apple Pay allows users to store their card information securely on their…
How to Get Al Rajhi Takaful Health Insurance for Visit Visa Renewal
You need a valid health insurance policy to renew your visitor visa in Saudi Arabia. Here we explain how to get an Al Rajhi Takaful health insurance policy…
Steps to Obtain an Umrah Visa from Outside KSA
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has explained the steps for issuing an Umrah visa through the electronic Umrah portal. According to the ministry, those…
How to Approve or Reject Job Transfer Requests via Absher for Domestic Workers
Foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia can now accept or reject job transfer requests through the Absher portal. This post explains how domestic workers can approve or reject…
How to Update Iqama Expiry Date with Al Rajhi Bank
Al Rajhi Bank account holders are required to update their iqama expiry date with the bank after their iqama renewal. You can now update the expiration date of…
Al Rajhi Bank Mada Card: How to Renew and Print at Kiosk
Are you looking to renew your Al Rajhi Bank ATM card? Forget the old days of visiting a branch, getting a token, waiting for hours, signing documents, and…
How to Open a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia
If you are living in Saudi Arabia, it is essential to have a bank account. Saudi banks are regulated by the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia (SAMA) and…
How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa
Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi Arabia. This article explains how can an employee accepts…