Life in KSA

Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide

Driving in Saudi Arabia comes with clear rules — and real consequences for breaking them. The General Traffic Department (Muroor), operating under the Ministry of Interior, enforces a structured system of eight violation categories, each carrying financial penalties and, in many cases, demerit points against your driving record. Overview: The 8 Violation Categories Saudi traffic ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the implementation of a decision to raise the Saudization rate in procurement-related professions within the private sector to 70%, effective from May 31, 2026. The decision applies to private-sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted professions, based on the approved occupational ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-70-percent-procurement/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%">Read more</a>

Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices

If you’ve been living in Saudi Arabia for a while, you already know that getting around between cities can be a bit of a logistics puzzle — especially if you don’t have your own car or prefer not to fly for shorter inter-city trips. That’s where Darb Alwatan comes in. Darb Alwatan is a licensed Saudi bus ... <a title="Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/darb-alwatan-bus-time-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices">Read more</a>

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, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... <a title="How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits

Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform, operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has issued updated guidelines placing firm limits on employment contracts for Saudi nationals and tightening residency-linked work permit requirements for non-Saudi employees, Okaz/Saudi Gazette reported. What Expats Need to Know The Qiwa platform stated that the registration of non-Saudi employees must ... <a title="Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-work-permit-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits">Read more</a>

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 ministry warned that companies found violating Saudization regulations could face serious legal consequences. HRSD said that many establishments previously flagged for similar indicators were later found to ... <a title="HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-issues-strict-warning-over-fake-saudization/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector">Read more</a>