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Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026
Saudi Arabia’s public holiday calendar in 2026 includes a mix of national days, religious festivals, and cultural observances. Religious festival dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the actual sighting of the moon, per Islamic tradition. 1. Saudi Founding Day — 22 February 2026 (Sunday) Saudi Founding Day commemorates the establishment of ... <a title="Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/public-holidays-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026">Read more</a>
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Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know
Visitors to Saudi Arabia are allowed to drive using an international or foreign driving license, provided specific conditions are met. The Saudi traffic authority has reiterated these requirements to clarify existing rules for visitors planning to drive in the Kingdom. According to Moroor, a visitor’s driving license must be compatible with the type of vehicle ... <a title="Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-in-saudi-arabia-with-foreign-license/" aria-label="Read more about Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know">Read more</a>
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Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle
Fuel stations across the Kingdom currently offer two gasoline types—91 and 95—with 98-octane fuel launching soon to expand options based on vehicle needs and engine performance. This range reflects differences in engine technology and operating requirements, ensuring suitable fuel choices across vehicle categories. Gasoline 91 suits most engines operating at low to medium compression ratios ... <a title="Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gasoline-grades-91-95-98/" aria-label="Read more about Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle">Read more</a>
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Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles
Saudi Aramco has announced plans to introduce a new fuel product, Gasoline (98), into the domestic market beginning early 2026. The move is part of efforts to meet evolving market requirements identified by the Ministry of Energy. The new gasoline grade will be added to Aramco’s fuel portfolio without affecting existing fuel products. It aims ... <a title="Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gasoline-98-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said it has issued two decisions to raise localization (Saudization) rates across a number of specialized professions, according to a statement. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in engineering roles to 30% and sets a minimum monthly wage of SAR 8,000 in the private and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-engineering-purchasing-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs">Read more</a>
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Six Flags Qiddiya City Ticket Prices, Top Rides, Opening Date & Visitor Guide
Six Flags Qiddiya City is set to redefine entertainment in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom’s largest amusement park. Located near Riyadh, the park brings record-breaking roller coasters like Falcons Flight—the world’s longest, tallest, and fastest—along with family attractions and water rides across six themed lands. The park is scheduled to open on December 31, offering visitors ... <a title="Six Flags Qiddiya City Ticket Prices, Top Rides, Opening Date & Visitor Guide" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/six-flags-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Six Flags Qiddiya City Ticket Prices, Top Rides, Opening Date & Visitor Guide">Read more</a>
