Life in KSA | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:37:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Life in KSA | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:26:46 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices housemaid_saudi_arabiaSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Monday the results of its inspection campaign targeting recruitment offices and companies during the first quarter of 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate the sector and ensure compliance. The ministry said regulatory action was taken against 14 recruitment offices following the detection ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:27:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats hrsd-saudiSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the start of enforcement of two decisions raising localization rates in marketing and sales professions, effective April 19, 2026, following the expiration of the grace period granted to private sector establishments. The ministry said the measures are part of ongoing efforts to create additional employment ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:20 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026 makkah_entry_permitIf you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry restriction system ahead of Hajj 2026 — and the rules are stricter, the fines are higher, and the whole process is now fully digital. Whether you need ... Read more

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]]> Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:18:36 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts saudi-arabia-hrsdSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the “Authenticated Employment Contract as an Enforceable Instrument” initiative, expanding its coverage to fixed-term contracts upon renewal or extension. Under the initiative, employers are required to document or update employment contracts through the Qiwa platform and obtain an execution number ... Read more

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]]> Aquarabia Qiddiya City: Opening Date, Rides, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and More https://ksaexpats.com/aquarabia-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices-rides-dress-code/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=aquarabia-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices-rides-dress-code Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:08 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/aquarabia-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices-rides-dress-code/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=aquarabia-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices-rides-dress-code aquarabia qiddiyaSaudi Arabia is about to make one of the biggest splashes in the region’s entertainment history. On April 23, 2026, Aquarabia Qiddiya City officially opens its gates to the public — and if you’re living in Riyadh or planning a visit to the Kingdom, this is one day out you genuinely don’t want to miss. ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:51:33 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026 hrsd-saudiSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued Ministerial Order No. 132249, mandating 100% Saudization across 69 supporting administrative professions in the private sector. The decision, dated April 5, 2026, applies to all private sector establishments employing one or more workers in the listed roles. The order is part of the ministry’s ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:13:32 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Saudi domestic workers regulation 2026Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... Read more

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]]> Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:14:34 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia final exit visa saudi arabia rules processThe final exit visa — known locally as Khurooj Nihai — is one of the most important documents any expatriate in Saudi Arabia will deal with. It permanently ends your legal residency in the Kingdom, cancels your Iqama (residence permit), and allows you to leave Saudi Arabia for good. Whether your work contract has ended, you’ve resigned, ... Read more

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]]> What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia? https://ksaexpats.com/islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:07:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia?If you’re an expat working in Saudi Arabia, you’ve probably noticed something different about banking here. Terms like “Murabaha,” “Takaful,” and “Sharia-compliant” appear everywhere — from car financing ads to salary account brochures. But what does Islamic finance actually mean? And more importantly, how does it affect your money? Understanding Islamic finance isn’t just academic ... Read more

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