Life in KSA

How to Register a Mobile Number with Iqama in Saudi Arabia

Registering a mobile number with your Iqama is an important requirement for expatriates living in Saudi Arabia. A registered SIM allows you to access government online services, receive updates about your residence permit (iqama), check traffic violations, and use platforms like Absher. Without a mobile number linked to your Iqama, it is not possible to ... <a title="How to Register a Mobile Number with Iqama in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-register-mobile-number-in-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How to Register a Mobile Number with Iqama in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Process in Saudi Arabia

Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Service  Vehicle ownership cancellation is no more a complicated process in Saudi Arabia. The Absher platform now offers a “Vehicle Cancellation Service” in cooperation with the General Directorate of Traffic. The service enables citizens and expat residents living in different parts of the kingdom to cancel their vehicle ownership and drop off ... <a title="Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Process in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/vehicle-ownership-cancellation-process-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Vehicle Ownership Cancellation Process in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Post Your Boarding Pass On Social Media

Why You Shouldn’t Post Your Boarding Pass On Social Media A boarding pass is a document that allows you to board an aircraft. It typically includes your name, seat number, and flight information. Some boarding passes also include barcodes that can be scanned for security purposes. Have you ever wondered if posting your boarding pass ... <a title="5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Post Your Boarding Pass On Social Media" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/5-reasons-you-shouldnt-post-your-boarding-pass-on-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Post Your Boarding Pass On Social Media">Read more</a>

Under 4 Conditions, Huroob Expats Can Rectify Their Status Without Employer Consent

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) revealed four conditions in which expatriates with “runaway” or “absent from work” status (Huroob) can rectify their status without their employers’ permission. The deputy minister for Labor Affairs, Abdul Majeed Al-Rashoodi, was quoted in the local media as saying that the cancellation process could only ... <a title="Under 4 Conditions, Huroob Expats Can Rectify Their Status Without Employer Consent" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/4-conditions-to-cancel-huroob-status/" aria-label="Read more about Under 4 Conditions, Huroob Expats Can Rectify Their Status Without Employer Consent">Read more</a>

How To Report Workplace Harassment In Saudi Arabia

Every workplace wants to be a safe and productive space where employees can work in peace. But unfortunately, even the most inclusive workplaces are not immune to the harassment of their employees. In Saudi Arabia, the government has taken some steps toward making workplaces safer by enacting a law that makes sexual harassment, physical abuse, ... <a title="How To Report Workplace Harassment In Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How To Report Workplace Harassment In Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia has exempted private-sector businesses from paying government fee arrears for workers who are transferring their services. The new rule will apply to workers whose services are being transferred beginning on June 9th, 2022. Work permit fees, expatriate fees, and fines for the delay ... <a title="Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-fee-arrears-to-be-paid-by-the-old-employer/" aria-label="Read more about Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer">Read more</a>