Life in KSA

3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher

Your mobile number is essential for logging into Absher, receiving OTPs, and accessing government services. If you change your phone number, you should update it as soon as possible. There are three ways to update your registered Absher mobile number: Method 1: Change Mobile Number Using the Absher App Here are the steps to update your mobile ... <a title="3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/change-absher-mobile-number/" aria-label="Read more about 3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher">Read more</a>

10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers

After announcing the new option to issue and renew Iqamas for domestic workers in three-month periods, Saudi authorities have also answered several common questions to help employers understand how the service works. Here are the main points explained by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). Available in 3-month multiples Iqamas can now be issued or ... <a title="10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-renewal-faq/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced a more flexible option for issuing and renewing residence permits (Iqama) for domestic workers, allowing employers to choose validity periods starting from three months instead of paying for a full year at once. The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), in cooperation with ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-3-month-renewal/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

SAR 2 Watermelon Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Execution Sentence

A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread discussion after claiming that a Saudi citizen convicted of murder is awaiting the implementation of a qisas (retaliatory execution) sentence following a fatal dispute over SAR 2. According to the video and media reports citing it, the incident began when the man stopped at a roadside watermelon stall ... <a title="SAR 2 Watermelon Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Execution Sentence" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/execution-after-sar-2-dispute/" aria-label="Read more about SAR 2 Watermelon Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Execution Sentence">Read more</a>

5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Phone Is Stolen

Losing your smartphone is no longer just about replacing an expensive device. Your phone may contain banking apps, digital wallets, email accounts, private photos, passwords, and other sensitive information. If it falls into the wrong hands, acting quickly can help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access. Here are the most important steps to take ... <a title="5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Phone Is Stolen" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/stolen-smartphone-steps/" aria-label="Read more about 5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Phone Is Stolen">Read more</a>

Over 1.27 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in 45 Days

Saudi Arabia has reported a strong start to the 1448 AH Umrah season, with more than 1.27 million Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom between 15 Dhul Hijjah and 29 Muharram. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program announced that 931,500 pilgrims arrived on Umrah visas during the same period, representing a 22.5% increase compared with the corresponding ... <a title="Over 1.27 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in 45 Days" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-umrah-arrivals-rise-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Over 1.27 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in 45 Days">Read more</a>