Life in KSA

How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa 

Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi Arabia. This article explains how can an employee accepts an employee transfer request sent by a new employer in Saudi Arabia via the Qiwa platform. How to Accept a Transfer Request in Qiwa Visit the Qiwa ... <a title="How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa " class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-accept-an-employee-transfer-request-in-qiwa/" aria-label="Read more about How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa ">Read more</a>

How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)

The fixed bill service (Tayseer program) of the Saudi Electricity Company allows customers to pay a monthly fixed rate bill based on their average monthly consumption over the previous year. This article explains how you can cancel the SEC fixed bill service if you have already activated it.  Steps to Cancel / Unsubscribe SEC Fixed ... <a title="How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-cancel-sec-fixed-bill-service-tayseer-program/" aria-label="Read more about How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals

Saudi Arabia has announced the approval of granting citizenships to foreign nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.  The announcement is in accordance with the royal order to grant citizenship to high-skilled professionals working in specialized areas within the legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technical ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-to-grant-citizenship-to-highly-qualified-foreign-nationals/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals">Read more</a>

Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly

According to Jawazat, expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis. The monthly fee for dependents and companions is SR 400 per person. Jawazat clarified that those who fall under the definition of dependents include wife, sons under ... <a title="Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/dependent-fee-quarterly-payment/" aria-label="Read more about Expatriates can now pay the dependent fee quarterly">Read more</a>

Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has allowed financial market institutions to accept subscriptions of non-Saudis in real estate funds that invest in assets within Makkah and Madinah, according to a statement by the CMA. The CMA stressed that financial institutions must ensure compliance with the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by non-Saudis ... <a title="Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudis-can-now-invest-in-makkah-madinah-real-estate-funds/" aria-label="Read more about Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat

Saudi Arabia’s traffic authorities have started imposing fines on motorists for violations such as allowing the use of front seats for children under the age of 10, and not installing child safety seats, a local newspaper reported. The violation carries a fine of between SR 300 and SR 500. Motorists are required by law to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-imposes-fines-for-allowing-children-to-sit-in-the-front-seat/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat">Read more</a>