Life in KSA

656% Growth in Holiday Tourists: Saudi Arabia Welcomed 17.5 Million Visitors in 7 Months

According to the Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, particularly in the leisure and holiday segments, has experienced significant growth, driven by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 directives. In a statement marking World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27, the ministry revealed that between January and July 2024, the Kingdom welcomed 17.5 million international ... <a title="656% Growth in Holiday Tourists: Saudi Arabia Welcomed 17.5 Million Visitors in 7 Months" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-17-million-tourists-7-months/" aria-label="Read more about 656% Growth in Holiday Tourists: Saudi Arabia Welcomed 17.5 Million Visitors in 7 Months">Read more</a>

Riyadh Season to Host Mass Wedding Ceremony for 300 Couples

The much-anticipated Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia’s grand annual entertainment festival, is set to host a remarkable event this year: a mass wedding for 300 couples. The announcement was made by Turki Al Alsheikh, the head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), who emphasized the festival’s commitment to social responsibility. In a statement, Al Alsheikh highlighted ... <a title="Riyadh Season to Host Mass Wedding Ceremony for 300 Couples" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-season-mass-wedding/" aria-label="Read more about Riyadh Season to Host Mass Wedding Ceremony for 300 Couples">Read more</a>

Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers

In a recent inquiry on X (formerly Twitter), a user asked whether the Iqama (residency permit) of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia could be renewed for a duration of three months. This question arose following the introduction of the quarterly Iqama renewal system by Saudi authorities, which allows most expatriates to renew their Iqama for ... <a title="Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-quarterly-exemption/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat Clarifies: No Quarterly Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Deports Over 12,000 Illegal Expats in Nationwide Crackdown

Saudi Arabia has deported 12,101 expatriates who were staying in the country without proper registration, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal residents. This action was reported in a recent update from the Saudi Interior Ministry, which also revealed that a total of 22,716 foreign nationals were arrested within a single week for violating ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Deports Over 12,000 Illegal Expats in Nationwide Crackdown" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-deports-12000-illegal-expats/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Deports Over 12,000 Illegal Expats in Nationwide Crackdown">Read more</a>

Is Saudi Arabia Really Heading for a Harsh Winter? Meteorology Center Clarifies

In recent days, rumors of an unusually harsh and extended winter in Saudi Arabia have been circulating across various media outlets, sparking widespread concern. But is the Kingdom really on the edge of a winter freeze? The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a clarification to dismiss these claims and provide a more accurate ... <a title="Is Saudi Arabia Really Heading for a Harsh Winter? Meteorology Center Clarifies" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-harsh-winter-meteorology-center-clarifies/" aria-label="Read more about Is Saudi Arabia Really Heading for a Harsh Winter? Meteorology Center Clarifies">Read more</a>

Saudi Man Executed for Wife’s Brutal Murder

A Saudi man was executed in Makkah after being convicted of the brutal murder of his wife by beating and burning her, according to an official statement from the Saudi Interior Ministry. The convict, identified as Ali bin Humaid, had his death sentence carried out on Tuesday. This marks another case where Saudi authorities enforce ... <a title="Saudi Man Executed for Wife’s Brutal Murder" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-man-executed-for-wifes-murder/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Man Executed for Wife’s Brutal Murder">Read more</a>