KSA Expats Blog
Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes & Timetable
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…
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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…
Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has explained how pilgrims can book Hajj vaccinations through “Sehhaty,” the government’s official digital health app, ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season.…
How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Most expats in Saudi Arabia don’t think about huroob until something goes wrong — a blocked Iqama renewal, a failed job transfer, or a sudden restriction on Absher.…
How to Get a Salary Certificate Through Qiwa in Saudi Arabia
A salary certificate is an official document that confirms your employment and outlines exactly what you earn. It is an officially issued digital document linked to your employment…
Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program — often called the Saudi Green Card — gives exceptional foreigners the right to live, work, and own property in the Kingdom without…
Package Lost or Damaged in Saudi Arabia? Here’s What You Should Do
If your shipment was lost, delayed, or damaged in Saudi Arabia, you have legal rights under the Saudi Postal Law and the regulations issued by the Transport General…
How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)
If you’ve just arrived in Saudi Arabia or recently got your Iqama, one of the first things on your to-do list is opening a bank account. Al Rajhi…
How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher — Without Logging In
If you’ve ever changed your SIM card and suddenly couldn’t log into Absher, you know how stressful that moment is. Your OTP goes to a number you no…
Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030
The Kingdom shifts focus to peak execution as its decade-long transformation strategy reaches its last five-year stretch. Saudi Arabia has entered Phase 3 of Vision 2030, the final…