KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
How to Report a Stolen Vehicle Online in Saudi Arabia Through Absher
If your vehicle has been stolen in Saudi Arabia, you no longer need to visit a police station to file the initial theft report. The Ministry of Interior…
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new framework that will introduce mandatory occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings for employees…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region
The Riyadh Region Municipality has announced 12 public viewing locations in Riyadh city and more than 52 additional locations across the governorates and regional centers as part of the “World Cup…
How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia allows eligible visitors to extend their single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided they meet the required conditions set by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).…
Saudi Arabia Updates Power Bank Rules for Air Travelers
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has recently announced updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks on flights operating through Saudi airports. The new…
HRSD: Employers Must Provide Seats for Sales Cashiers and Reception Staff
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has reminded private sector establishments that they are required to provide seating for employees working in sales cashier and reception positions. According…
Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide
Driving in Saudi Arabia comes with clear rules — and real consequences for breaking them. The General Traffic Department (Muroor), operating under the Ministry of Interior, enforces a…
Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the implementation of a decision to raise the Saudization rate in procurement-related professions within the private sector…
Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices
If you’ve been living in Saudi Arabia for a while, you already know that getting around between cities can be a bit of a logistics puzzle — especially…
How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)
So you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes,…
Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits
Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform, operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has issued updated guidelines placing firm limits on employment contracts for Saudi nationals and…
HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has issued urgent warnings to several private sector companies after detecting signs of suspected “fake Saudization” practices. The…