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Mohammed Ameen

Mohammed Ameen

Written by Mohammed Ameen, Founder of KSA Expats, covering Saudi regulations and expat life since 2012.

709 articles published

  • How to Invest in the Saudi Stock Market as an Expatriate Resident

    If you are an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia and want to invest in the stock market, the process is straightforward and accessible. As a resident with a valid Iqama, you can invest directly through Saudi banks or licensed brokerage platforms. Open a Local Bank Account First, you need a Saudi bank account. Most major ... <a title="How to Invest in the Saudi Stock Market as an Expatriate Resident" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-invest-in-saudi-stock-market-for-expats/" aria-label="Read more about How to Invest in the Saudi Stock Market as an Expatriate Resident">Read more</a>

    October 9, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Open a Visitor Bank Account in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia now allows visitors to open bank accounts during their stay. To help you understand how this works, here’s a step-by-step guide of opening a Visitor Account with Bank Albilad. Bank Albilad Visitor Account Benefits Requirements Before starting, make sure you have: Step-by-Step: How to Open a Bank Albilad Visitor Account Card Activation Useful to Know Opening ... <a title="How to Open a Visitor Bank Account in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/open-visitor-bank-account-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Open a Visitor Bank Account in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

    October 8, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia’s 5 Busiest Domestic Air Routes Revealed

    Saudi Arabia’s domestic air travel is booming, with millions of seats offered every year on popular routes between major cities. According to Aviation enthusiasts (عشاق عالم الطيران @AviationWG) on X, these are the five busiest domestic flight routes in the Kingdom: 1. Riyadh – Jeddah The busiest route in Saudi Arabia, with 8.70 million seats available each year. 2. Jeddah ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s 5 Busiest Domestic Air Routes Revealed" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-busiest-domestic-flight-routes-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s 5 Busiest Domestic Air Routes Revealed">Read more</a>

    October 8, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Buying or selling a car in Saudi Arabia? Marjea now helps you know its real value

    Buying or selling a car in Saudi Arabia just got easier. The Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) has launched “Marjea,” a new digital platform that helps people know the fair market price of vehicles. The platform is designed for everyone — individuals, government offices, insurance companies, and banks — to check the indicative value of both new and ... <a title="Buying or selling a car in Saudi Arabia? Marjea now helps you know its real value" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/marjea-vehicle-price-platform/" aria-label="Read more about Buying or selling a car in Saudi Arabia? Marjea now helps you know its real value">Read more</a>

    October 4, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
  • GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries

    The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will roll out the pilot phase of its long-awaited unified tourist visa — officially called the GCC Grand Tourist Visa — in the fourth quarter of 2025. Modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa, the new system will allow foreign visitors to travel freely across all six GCC member states — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait — using ... <a title="GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gcc-visa-to-launch-on-q4-2025/" aria-label="Read more about GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries">Read more</a>

    October 3, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
  • HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new initiative, effective September 18, 2025, through the Qiwa platform, enabling professional workers who were previously reported as “absent from work” to legally transfer their sponsorship to a new employer. According to the ministry, the program aims to protect contractual rights, enhance the attractiveness of Saudi Arabia’s labor market, and ensure compliance ... <a title="HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hdrsd-absent-work-transfer/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship">Read more</a>

    October 2, 2025 By Mohammed Ameen
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