KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
End of Service Benefits in Saudi Arabia: The Complete Expat Guide (2026)
If you’re working in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, end of service benefits — commonly called gratuity or ESB — are one of your most important financial rights. Whether…
New Saudi Labor Law Amendments: What Expats Need to Know
The Saudi Council of Ministers recently approved significant amendments to the Labor Law, aiming to create a more attractive work environment and support sustainable development goals aligned with…
How to Terminate Your Employment Contract Through Qiwa
Managing and terminating your employment contract in Saudi Arabia has become simpler with the Qiwa platform. This article provides a detailed guide on how to view and terminate…
Saudi Arabia’s New Termination and Huroob Reporting Rules for Domestic Workers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources has recently launched an initiative aimed at enhancing the contractual relationship for domestic workers. This initiative regulates the procedures for unilateral termination…
Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Updated Labor Law Penalties: Dec-2023
Updated Labor Law Penalties in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has recently made significant amendments to its labour laws, particularly concerning penalties for various violations. These changes, spearheaded by…
How to Deal with Salary Delays in Saudi Arabia
Understanding and Handling Salary Delays in Saudi Arabia Among the various challenges expatriates may encounter while working in Saudi Arabia, delayed salaries can be a common issue. This…
Understanding the Financial Obligations of Employers
Financial Responsibilities of Employers Employers in Saudi Arabia have a number of financial obligations to their employees. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the…
Understanding Employment Contract Termination: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction to Employment Contracts and Termination Employment contracts provide the basis for the employer-employee relationship, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both parties. However, there may come…
When and How Employment Contracts Expire: Everything You Need to Know
Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts An employment contract is a legal agreement between an employer and employee, which outlines the terms and conditions of their working relationship. It…
When Can an Employee Leave a Job Without Notice?
Understanding the Rights of Employees to Leave Without Notice In any employment relationship, both the employer and the employee have certain rights and obligations that they must adhere…
Maktab Amal: Locations, Working Hours, Helpline and More
What is Maktab Amal in Saudi Arabia Maktab Amal (مكتب عمل) in Saudi Arabia refers to the Labor Office or Employment Office. It is a government body under…
Maternity Leave Rules in Saudi Arabia
What is Maternity Leave? Maternity leave is the right for female employees to take leave on giving birth. This article talks about the maternity leave rules in Saudi…