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Practical Saudi guides, news updates and explainers for expats living and working in the Kingdom.
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,…
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Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the upcoming key dates for the 1448 AH Umrah season. According to the ministry’s 1448 AH Umrah calendar, the issuance…
Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighting on May 17
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May…
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…
The World’s Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2026
Every year, Henley & Partners publishes the Henley Passport Index — a ranking of passports worldwide based on the number of countries their holders can access without a…
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…
SFDA Issues Medication Clearance Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has outlined the regulations and procedures for pilgrims who need to carry medications containing narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances for personal…
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…