KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat
Saudi Arabia’s traffic authorities have started imposing fines on motorists for violations such as allowing the use of front seats for children under the age of 10, and…
Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year
Expat workers in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to transfer their services to another employer without waiting for one year after their arrival in the Kingdom, given that…
The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app
The Sehhaty app has launched a new feature called “search for a drug” that allows users to see detailed information about the drug and its availability at pharmacies.…
How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water
Saudi Arabia has no rivers or waterfalls, but everyone gets water Saudi Arabia is a vast desert country with a largely arid climate. Despite this, the country is…
Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know
Awfar Service by Saudi Post Awfar is a service provided by Saudi Post for those who want their parcels delivered to their preferred address. Using this service, customers…
Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified that any Saudi employer who allows his or her expatriate worker to engage in jobs for their own personal gain or…
How to Change Your Email Address on Absher
Your Absher account email is important getting updates on visas, Iqama renewals, labor disputes, and other official matters. If you’ve changed your email or want to update it,…
List of International Schools in Riyadh
International Schools in Riyadh There are many international schools in Riyadh. The following is a list of some of the popular international schools in Riyadh, along with their…
Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has said that exit re-entry visas can not be converted into final exit visas while the visa holder is outside the…
How to Obtain and Activate an STC eSIM
What is an eSIM An eSIM is a digital sim embedded in a mobile device. With this, activating a postpaid or prepaid plan is possible without needing a…
Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data
The Saudi cabinet approved the Personal Data Protection Law on Tuesday. The Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that the new law protects the rights related to…
Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer
The Absher Individuals platform recently added a new feature that enables domestic workers to accept or reject requests for sponsorship transfer. According to the newly introduced mechanism, domestic…