KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Package Lost or Damaged in Saudi Arabia? Here’s What You Should Do
If your shipment was lost, delayed, or damaged in Saudi Arabia, you have legal rights under the Saudi Postal Law and the regulations issued by the Transport General…
How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)
If you’ve just arrived in Saudi Arabia or recently got your Iqama, one of the first things on your to-do list is opening a bank account. Al Rajhi…
SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has outlined the regulations and procedures for pilgrims who need to carry medications containing narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances for personal…
How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher — Without Logging In
If you’ve ever changed your SIM card and suddenly couldn’t log into Absher, you know how stressful that moment is. Your OTP goes to a number you no…
Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030
The Kingdom shifts focus to peak execution as its decade-long transformation strategy reaches its last five-year stretch. Saudi Arabia has entered Phase 3 of Vision 2030, the final…
Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has published guidelines detailing the conditions under which employees in the Kingdom are entitled to paid leave to…
Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Monday the results of its inspection campaign targeting recruitment offices and companies during the first quarter of…
Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the start of enforcement of two decisions raising localization rates in marketing and sales professions, effective April 19,…
Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules
If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry…
Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the “Authenticated Employment Contract as an Enforceable Instrument” initiative, expanding its coverage to…
Aquarabia Qiddiya City: Opening Date, Rides, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and More
Saudi Arabia is about to make one of the biggest splashes in the region’s entertainment history. On April 23, 2026, Aquarabia Qiddiya City officially opens its gates to…
Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued Ministerial Order No. 132249, mandating 100% Saudization across 69 supporting administrative professions in the private sector. The…