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Saudi Arabia Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has increased the maximum outstanding financing limit for individual customers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from SAR 5,000 to SAR 10,000. The new limit was announced in a circular issued to banks, financing companies and BNPL providers operating in the Kingdom. Under SAMA’s regulations, the increase applies to the total outstanding ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-bnpl-limit-10000/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has begun implementing the decision to increase the Saudization rate in engineering professions in the private sector to 30 percent, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The decision applies to private sector establishments that employ five or more workers in the ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has extended the deadline for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. The extension applies to expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. It also covers workers who have not been issued a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-work-permit-deadline-extended-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026">Read more</a>

Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer

Saudia has announced a one-time free booking change for passengers traveling on international flights as part of its Summer 2026 travel campaign. The offer is among several benefits introduced by the national carrier ahead of the busy summer travel season, which runs from June through the end of August. One Free Booking Modification Passengers booked on international flights can change their ... <a title="Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/" aria-label="Read more about Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer">Read more</a>

Qiwa Sets June 30 Deadline to Renew Expired Work Permits in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has reminded employers that Tuesday, June 30, 2026, is the final deadline to regularize the status of employees whose work permits have expired. From Wednesday, July 1, Qiwa will begin automatically removing workers from an establishment’s records if their work permit has remained expired for more than three months. The measure is part of the Ministry ... <a title="Qiwa Sets June 30 Deadline to Renew Expired Work Permits in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-remove-workers-expired-work-permits/" aria-label="Read more about Qiwa Sets June 30 Deadline to Renew Expired Work Permits in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000

Travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia should be aware of an important change to the Kingdom’s customs declaration rules. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reduced the mandatory declaration threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000. Under the updated regulations, anyone carrying cash, negotiable financial instruments, gold bars, precious metals, gemstones, jewelry, or their equivalents with a combined ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000">Read more</a>