Life in KSA

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>

Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year

Expat workers in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to transfer their services to another employer without waiting for one year after their arrival in the Kingdom, given that certain conditions are fulfilled, local media reported.  The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Rajhi, approved an amendment to the Saudi Labor Law regards this. ... <a title="Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-can-now-switch-jobs-without-waiting-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year">Read more</a>

The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app 

The Sehhaty app has launched a new feature called “search for a drug” that allows users to see detailed information about the drug and its availability at pharmacies. The “search for a drug” option is located in the Sehhaty app‘s services menu. When you enter the drug name in the “search for drug name” box, ... <a title="The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app " class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/the-search-for-a-drug-feature-in-the-sehhaty-app/" aria-label="Read more about The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app ">Read more</a>

How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water

Saudi Arabia has no rivers or waterfalls, but everyone gets water Saudi Arabia is a vast desert country with a largely arid climate. Despite this, the country is home to millions of people who rely on a steady supply of water for their daily needs. But how is this possible in a country with no ... <a title="How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/where-does-saudi-arabia-get-its-water-from/" aria-label="Read more about How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water">Read more</a>