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Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Fines for Not Renewing Vehicle Registration in Saudi Arabia
Do you know what happens if you dont renew your vehicle registration on time? Saudi Arabia has recently imposed a fine for not renewing vehicle registration (Istimara). This…
What is a CR Number in Saudi Arabia? Here’s How to Find and Verify It
The Commercial Register Number (CR Number) is a unique identification number issued by the Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia to businesses operating within the Kingdom. This number…
13 Useful Features of the Tahweel Al Rajhi Mobile App
Features of the Tahweel Al Rajhi Mobile App Tahweel Al Rajhi is a division of Al Rajhi Bank in Saudi Arabia and is renowned for its outstanding domestic…
How To Spot Fake Websites And Buy Online Safely
Buying things online is becoming more common and we can all thank the internet for that. But it’s also made it easier for fraudsters to take advantage of…
How To Find VAT Number In Saudi Arabia
VAT Number Lookup Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, it is mandatory for businesses to register for Value Added Tax (VAT) and obtain a VAT number if they have…
How to Check Istimara Validity In Saudi Arabia
What is the Vehicle Registration License or Istimara The vehicle registration license, or Istimara, is a document that proves your vehicle is registered with the concerned authority in…
SNB QuickPay – Everything You Need To Know
SNB QuickPay SNB QuickPay is one of the top international money transfer services in Saudi Arabia. It offers 24/7 international money transfer service through SNB ATMs, phone banking…
Forgot Your Absher Username? Here Is How To Log In
How To Login To The Absher If You Forgot Your Username The Absher portal is the gateway to accessing several government services in Saudi Arabia. Are you wondering…
How to get a Vehicle Repair Permit (Waraqah Tasreeh) via Absher
Muroor Vehicle Repair Authorization via Absher (ورقة تصريح) A vehicle repair permit, also known as “Waraqah Tasreeh” (ورقة تصريح), is a legal document authorizing the repair of a…
How to Correct the Insurance Status of Visitors on Tawakkalna
How to Rectify Visitors’ Insurance Status on Tawakkalna Are you a visitor to Saudi Arabia, and your Tawakkalna account does not correctly display insurance status? The Tawakkalna app…
GOSI Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
What is GOSI GOSI or General Organization for Social Insurance is an organization that manages Saudi Arabia’s social insurance programs. GOSI provides services to a wide range of…
5 Things You Need To Know About Ersal Money Transfer
Ersal Money Transfer Ersal is a money transfer company in Saudi Arabia licensed by the Saudi Central Bank to provide money transfer services to any country in the…