Life in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program — often called the Saudi Green Card — gives exceptional foreigners the right to live, work, and own property in the Kingdom without a local sponsor. Launched in 2019 and significantly expanded in January 2024, it now includes seven residency products. Two of the most compelling are the Special Talent ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gifted-special-talent-residency-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply">Read more</a>

Package Lost or Damaged in Saudi Arabia? Here’s What You Should Do

If your shipment was lost, delayed, or damaged in Saudi Arabia, you have legal rights under the Saudi Postal Law and the regulations issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA). Whether the shipment was sent through SMSA, Aramex, SPL, DHL, Naqel, or any licensed courier company, you can file a complaint and request compensation if ... <a title="Package Lost or Damaged in Saudi Arabia? Here’s What You Should Do" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-complain-on-shipment-lost-damaged/" aria-label="Read more about Package Lost or Damaged in Saudi Arabia? Here’s What You Should Do">Read more</a>

How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)

If you’ve just arrived in Saudi Arabia or recently got your Iqama, one of the first things on your to-do list is opening a bank account. Al Rajhi Bank is one of the most widely used banks in the Kingdom, and the good news is that you can open a current account entirely through their ... <a title="How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/open-alrajhi-bank-account-online/" aria-label="Read more about How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)">Read more</a>

How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher — Without Logging In

If you’ve ever changed your SIM card and suddenly couldn’t log into Absher, you know how stressful that moment is. Your OTP goes to a number you no longer use, and you’re stuck. The good news? The Absher app now lets you update your registered mobile number without needing to log in first — entirely through the ... <a title="How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher — Without Logging In" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/change-absher-mobile-number-without-login/" aria-label="Read more about How to Change Your Mobile Number in Absher — Without Logging In">Read more</a>

Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030

The Kingdom shifts focus to peak execution as its decade-long transformation strategy reaches its last five-year stretch. Saudi Arabia has entered Phase 3 of Vision 2030, the final stage of the country’s landmark economic and social transformation program. The phase, which runs from 2026 to 2030, follows nearly a decade of reforms, institution-building and large-scale ... <a title="Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-vision-2030-enters-final-phase/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030">Read more</a>

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>