KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
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
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
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,…
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…
Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months
Saudi Arabia allows businesses to issue or renew their employees’ resident permits (Iqama) for a period of a minimum of three months. In this regard, Saudi banks have…
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,…
Gasoline 91 & 95: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Octane Rating: Gasoline 91 vs. 95 If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between 91 and 95-octane gasoline, this article is for you! Many drivers across…