Life in KSA

Saudi Arabia to conduct professional exams for new expat engineers before entering the Kingdom

Authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to conduct a professional examination for expatriate engineers who seek to come to the Kingdom on new job visas. The new decision is in line with the directive of the Acting Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Majed Al-Hoqail of SCE to hold professional tests for expatriate workers to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to conduct professional exams for new expat engineers before entering the Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-to-hold-professional-exams-for-expat-engineers-before-entering-the-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to conduct professional exams for new expat engineers before entering the Kingdom">Read more</a>

How to Check Efada Medical Report Status for Iqama

Efada Medical Report for New Iqama or Iqama Issuance Every expatriate who enters Saudi Arabia on a resident visa is required to take a medical test from Efada approved medical centres in order to be get issued a residence permit or Iqama. The Efada medical test can be completed by visiting one of the approved ... <a title="How to Check Efada Medical Report Status for Iqama" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-medical-report-status-for-first-iqama/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Efada Medical Report Status for Iqama">Read more</a>

HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the end of Article (41), added to the executive regulations of the labor law, it was added in light of the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Ministry last April amended the Labor Law to tackle the coronavirus pandemic situation. Therefore Article 41 has ... <a title="HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hr-ministry-announces-end-of-article-41-added-executive-regulations-of-labor-law/" aria-label="Read more about HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law">Read more</a>

How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched digital versions of national identity cards for citizens and expatriates. The “Digital ID” or “Digital Iqama” can be accessed through the new “Absher individuals” app. Digital ID’s can be used instead of plastic cards for all official purposes. How to Activate Digital Iqama in Absher? 1- Download the ... <a title="How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/procedure-to-activate-digital-id-in-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?">Read more</a>

Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia

An employment contract is a signed agreement between an individual employee and an employer. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties.  The employment contract must be under the standard form of the employment contract formulated by the Ministry. The parties may add other provisions that do not contradict the provisions of the Labor Law or its regulations, ... <a title="Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/employment-contract-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone

If you are an Al Rajhi Bank customer in Saudi Arabia and are using internet banking, the Aman Al Rajhi app will be very useful to you. This token generation app generates an OTP each time you need to transact on the Al Rajhi Bank website without needing to receive an OTP as an SMS ... <a title="How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-activate-aman-al-rajhi-app/" aria-label="Read more about How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone">Read more</a>