KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration
Quddum Platform KSA The Absher portal in Saudi Arabia announced the launch of a new platform “Quddum Platform” (Arrival Platform) for people traveling to the Kingdom from different…
4 Ways to Find Your Mobily Number in KSA
Easy Methods to Check a Mobily SIM Number If you’re wondering how to find your Mobily SIM number in Saudi Arabia, we’ve got the answers. This article explains…
Free WiFi at Riyadh International Airport
The King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh now provides free WiFi service to passengers. The free WiFi service helps passengers to stay connected and plan their travel…
How to Reset Tawakkalna App Password
Tawakkalna is the official Covid-19 application in Saudi Arabia to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. You can reset your Tawakkalna app password in just a few…
Procedure to Cancel Ejar Contract Online
This article will walk you through the process of canceling or terminating your Ejar contract online. To cancel your Ejar contract or to stop its automatic renewal online,…
Expatriates can now buy one property in Saudi Arabia
Expatriates who are legal residents of Saudi Arabia can now own a single property in the kingdom. The Absher platform has outlined three criteria that expatriates must meet…
Tawakkalna App clarifies “Exempted” status category
Users who have the status “Exempted” on the app will be treated similarly to vaccinated users in terms of access to public places and travel, said Saudi Arabia’s…
How to use Mawid Services in the Sehhaty App
Mawid Service Mawid is an e-service that enables beneficiaries to schedule, cancel, or reschedule appointments at primary healthcare centers and manage referral appointments at any hospital via a…
How to Buy STC/Jawwy Premium Mobile Numbers Online
STC / Jawwy Premium Numbers Jawwy is STC‘s new mobile plan. It is entirely digital, operates via an app, and allows customers to customize, monitor, and manage their…
Saudia allows issuing Umrah permits when booking flights to Jeddah and Taif
Umrah Permit Service by Saudia Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced that travelers can issue “Umrah Permits” through the Saudia website when booking tickets to Jeddah or Taif starting…
Expats deported from the kingdom will not be allowed to return, except in one case: Jawazat
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) reiterated that expatriates deported from the kingdom are not allowed to return except in one case. The Jawazat confirmed this in its…
Saudi Arabia allows shops to remain open during prayer times
Saudi Arabia now allows shops and commercial establishments to remain open during prayer times. According to a circular issued by the Federation of Saudi Chambers on Thursday, commercial…