KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
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…
How to Change Mobile Number in Sehhaty App
Sehhaty App Sehhaty app provides health services to individuals in Saudi Arabia. The app helps to connect users to health information and medical e-services provided in the Kingdom.…
What is a health passport and how do you view it?
Health Passport Service The Tawakkalna app’s health passport service enables you to collect all of your health information in one place for easier travel procedures. Use of Health…
Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?
The short answer is no. If you have outstanding traffic penalties linked to your Iqama, you cannot issue a final exit visa for your family members or dependents…