KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.

5 Ways To Recharge Your Mobily Prepaid Number
Mobily is the leading telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia. It offers prepaid and postpaid service packages for individuals and businesses. If you are looking to recharge your Mobily Number…

Salam Mobile: Balance Check, Recharge, Number Check and More
Salam Mobile KSA Salam Mobile is a mobile service provider that recently launched in Saudi Arabia. They offer a range of prepaid and postpaid plans for their customers.…

Top 10 Shopping Malls in Jeddah
Shopping Malls in Jeddah Jeddah is a city in Saudi Arabia known for its vibrant shopping scene. There are numerous malls to choose from when looking for the…

Mobily Pay: Everything You Need To Know
What is Mobily Pay Smartphone technology has made life easier for us, but now it’s time to simplify things with Mobily Pay. Mobily Pay, the newest digital wallet…

Travel Between Makkah and Madinah: Distance, Routes, and Best Transport Options
Makkah and Madinah—Islam’s two holiest cities—welcome millions of Muslim pilgrims every year. Many visitors performing Umrah, Hajj, or visiting the Prophet’s Mosque often need to travel between the two cities. The distance…

How to Check Available Funds in Your Iqama
Expatriate residents requiring government services in Saudi Arabia, such as Iqama renewal, issuance of exit re-entry visas, and sponsorship transfers, need to deposit fees into their Iqama number…

How To Change Your Photo In Iqama
What is Iqama The Iqama is a residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior to Foreigners in Saudi Arabia. The Iqama is a plastic card, similar to…

How to Book a Saudia Flight Online: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
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Saudi Arabia Bans Use Of National Flag, Emblem For Promotional Purposes
Using Saudi Flag, Emblem for Promotional Purposes is Illegal Saudi Arabia has banned using its National flag and emblem in promotions, and the Ministry of Commerce warns that…

Urpay Customer Care Number And Ways To Contact
How to Contact Urpay Customer Service Urpay is a mobile app that is based on digital banking solutions and allows users to transfer money from wallet to wallet…

Expat Residents Can Now Change Their Children’s Visit Visa To Iqama
Expats can Change a Child’s Visit Visa to Iqama The general directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia (Jawazat) has clarified that expat residents can convert their children’s visit…

How To Apply For Saudi E-Visa For GCC Residents Online
Saudi Visa for GCC Residents Saudi Arabia now accepts online applications for tourist visas from GCC residents. The new rule came into effect starting September 1, 2022 and…

