Life in KSA

SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025

SAPTCO’s SAT Bus provides reliable intercity transportation across Saudi Arabia with extensive routes connecting major cities. This comprehensive guide covers schedules, fares, and booking information for 2025 to help you plan your journey efficiently and affordably. About SAPTCO SAT Bus service SAPTCO ALSA for Transportation (SAT) operates modern air-conditioned buses connecting cities throughout the Kingdom. ... <a title="SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saptco-bus-time-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025">Read more</a>

Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced a new initiative allowing holders of expired visit visas in Saudi Arabia to extend their visas for the purpose of final departure, regardless of the visa type or category. Grace period started on June 26, 2025 The grace period began on 1 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to ... <a title="Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expired-visit-visa-extension-final-departure-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Expired Visit Visas Can Now Be Extended for Final Departure: Jawazat">Read more</a>

Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections

The Saudi Water Authority has launched an incentive initiative to encourage individuals with unauthorized water and sewage connections to regularize their status with the National Water Company. The initiative offers a three-month grace period, starting Sunday and ending on Monday, August 18. During this period, violators can apply to correct their records and connection data ... <a title="Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/unauthorized-water-connections-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections">Read more</a>

6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has started a 6-month grace period from today (Sunday) for domestic workers reported as absent from work (huroob) who are still living in the Kingdom. This new step gives both domestic workers and employers a chance to correct their legal status. The full process can be ... <a title="6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/grace-period-absent-domestic-workers-ksa/" aria-label="Read more about 6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA

Saudi Arabia introduced a 25% discount on traffic fines for violations committed on or after April 18, 2024, under Article 75 of the Traffic Law. This ongoing initiative aims to encourage timely fine payments and ease the financial burden on all residents, including expatriates. What Is Article 75? Article 75 of the Saudi Traffic Law allows a 25% reduction on ... <a title="Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/ksa-traffic-fine-discount-article-75/" aria-label="Read more about Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA">Read more</a>

Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has announced the start of a new Saudization program for four health professions in the private sector. The first phase begins on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Which Jobs Are Affected? The decision applies to the following health professions, with specific Saudization (localization) targets: Salary ... <a title="Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-of-four-health-professions-begins-today/" aria-label="Read more about Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today">Read more</a>