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3 Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows
Technology

3 Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows

There are several ways to take a screenshot on your Windows computer, so it is important to choose the right method for your needs. Some methods allow you…

How to lock your Facebook profile for privacy
Mobile Apps

How to lock your Facebook profile for privacy

Facebook gives you the option of locking your profile. This is a great way to make sure that only your friends can view your posts. By doing this…

Zain International Credit/Data Transfer Service: How to Use it
Saudi Arabia

Zain International Credit/Data Transfer Service: How to Use it

Zain International Balance Transfer Service Are you a Zain KSA prepaid user looking to transfer credit or data to international numbers in countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines,…

How to Reset Absher Password Online
Absher

How to Reset Absher Password Online

Forgot Absher password? Absher is an important e-service portal for citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia. Absher portal enables citizens and expatriates to access a variety of government…

How To Transfer Money From STC Pay To An International Bank Account
Mobile Apps

How To Transfer Money From STC Pay To An International Bank Account

STC Pay is the digital payment arm of STC (Saudi Telecom Company), the largest telco operator in the Kingdom. STC Pay is a leading digital wallet service in…

See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations
Absher

See the Updated List of Absher Machine Locations

Absher Machine Locations in Your Area Absher is an online platform in Saudi Arabia that provides citizens and expatriates in the kingdom a variety of governmental services. Activation…

How to Use Sehhaty App’s Immediate Consultation Service
Health

How to Use Sehhaty App’s Immediate Consultation Service

Immediate Consultation Service Sehhaty App is a health application provided under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle…

How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa 
Iqama

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…

How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)
Saudi Arabia

How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)

The fixed bill service (Tayseer program) of the Saudi Electricity Company allows customers to pay a monthly fixed rate bill based on their average monthly consumption over the…

Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals

Saudi Arabia has announced the approval of granting citizenships to foreign nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.  The…

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly
Dependent Iqama

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly

According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis.…

Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds
Madinah

Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has allowed financial market institutions to accept subscriptions of non-Saudis in real estate funds that invest in assets within Makkah and Madinah,…

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