Life in KSA

How to Change Your Email Address on Absher

Your Absher account email is important getting updates on visas, Iqama renewals, labor disputes, and other official matters. If you’ve changed your email or want to update it, the process is straightforward and takes just a few minutes. Why Update Your Email on Absher? A current, active email ensures you don’t miss critical notifications about: ... <a title="How to Change Your Email Address on Absher" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-change-your-email-in-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How to Change Your Email Address on Absher">Read more</a>

List of International Schools in Riyadh

International Schools in Riyadh There are many international schools in Riyadh. The following is a list of some of the popular international schools in Riyadh, along with their location and contact information. Name of the School Location Contact Number Kingdom Schools Ar-Rabi 11 275 5555 American International School Al Arid 11 459 7500 British International ... <a title="List of International Schools in Riyadh" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/international-schools-in-riyadh/" aria-label="Read more about List of International Schools in Riyadh">Read more</a>

Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has said that exit re-entry visas can not be converted into final exit visas while the visa holder is outside the kingdom, local media reported citing Jawazat sources.  The exit re-entry visa holders who do not return within the visa’s validity period will be barred from entering the ... <a title="Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-visas-cannot-be-converted-to-final-exit-while-abroad-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat">Read more</a>

How to Obtain and Activate an STC eSIM

What is an eSIM An eSIM is a digital sim embedded in a mobile device. With this, activating a postpaid or prepaid plan is possible without needing a physical SIM card. In 2020, the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) began offering electronic SIM cards to its customers in Saudi Arabia. This article will walk you through ... <a title="How to Obtain and Activate an STC eSIM" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-activate-your-stc-esim/" aria-label="Read more about How to Obtain and Activate an STC eSIM">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data

The Saudi cabinet approved the Personal Data Protection Law on Tuesday. The Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that the new law protects the rights related to processing personal data, regulates their sharing between entities, and prevents their misuse. The new law will be implemented within 180 days. The new law is intended to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-approves-personal-data-protection-law/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data">Read more</a>

Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer

The Absher Individuals platform recently added a new feature that enables domestic workers to accept or reject requests for sponsorship transfer. According to the newly introduced mechanism, domestic worker sponsorship will be transferred only if the current employer agrees to the transfer. The new employer will have to wait for the domestic worker’s approval through ... <a title="Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-now-allows-domestic-workers-to-opt-for-new-employer/" aria-label="Read more about Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer">Read more</a>