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  • 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>

    May 13, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    May 13, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)

    Most expats in Saudi Arabia don’t think about huroob until something goes wrong — a blocked Iqama renewal, a failed job transfer, or a sudden restriction on Absher. That’s usually when the search begins. Here’s how to check your status quickly using three official Saudi platforms. What Is Huroob? Huroob (هروب) means “runaway” or “absconding” ... <a title="How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

    May 10, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Get a Salary Certificate Through Qiwa in Saudi Arabia

    A salary certificate is an official document that confirms your employment and outlines exactly what you earn. It is an officially issued digital document linked to your employment contract on the Qiwa platform, including your basic salary, allowances, bonuses, and total pay. Because it is issued through an official government-linked platform, institutions generally consider it ... <a title="How to Get a Salary Certificate Through Qiwa in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-salary-certificate/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Salary Certificate Through Qiwa in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

    May 9, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has published guidelines detailing the conditions under which employees in the Kingdom are entitled to paid leave to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to HRSD, an employee is entitled to a paid leave of between 10 and 15 days to perform Hajj, inclusive of the ... <a title="Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-leave/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj Leave in Saudi Arabia: HRSD Clarifies Rules for Private Sector Employees">Read more</a>

    April 28, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others

    Saudi 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 ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others">Read more</a>

    April 20, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen